An Introduction to Interdisciplinary Research: Theory and Practice (Perspectives on Interdisciplinarity)

One of the major areas of emphasis in academia in recent years has been interdisciplinary research, a trend that promises new insights and innovations rooted in cross-disciplinary collaboration. This book is designed to help students understand the tools required for stepping beyond traditional disciplinary boundaries and applying knowledge and insights from multiple fields. Relentlessly focused on practical applications, the book will enable students to plan and execute their own interdisciplinary research projects. Contents Acknowledgements Preface Part 1. The Handbook – ‘The What’ 1. Introduction 2. What is science? A brief philosophy of science 3. The disciplines 4. Interdisciplinarity 5. Complexity: the main driving force behind interdisciplinarity 6. Interdisciplinary integration Part 2. The Manual – ‘The How’ 7. The interdisciplinary research process 8. The problem 9. Theoretical framework and research question1 10. How to collect and analyze your data 11. Discussion and conclusion(s) Part 3. Interdisciplinary research in practice 12. Interdisciplinary research example: fogponics 13. Interdisciplinary careers Further reading References One Of The Major Areas Of Emphasis In The Academy In Recent Years Has Been Interdisciplinary Research, A Trend That Promises New Insights And Innovations Rooted In Cross-disciplinary Collaboration. This Book Is Designed To Help Students Understand The Tools Required For Stepping Beyond Traditional Disciplinary Boundaries And Applying Knowledge And Insights From Multiple Fields. Relentlessly Focused On Practical Applications, The Book Will Enable Students To Plan And Execute Their Own Interdisciplinary Research Projects.

A philosophical essay in support of the argument that progress in art is both possible and necessary.

An introduction and manual to guide students through the interdisciplinary research process.