
Interdisciplinary Research
Process and Theory
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About this book
Interdisciplinary Research: Process and Theory offers a comprehensive, systematic presentation of the interdisciplinary decision-making process by drawing on student and professional work from the natural sciences, social sciences, humanities, and applied fields. Designed for active learning and problem-based approaches, the Fourth Edition includes expanded discussion of epistemology, creativity within the interdisciplinary research process, confirmation bias and social media, the philosophy of integration, and student work patterns, mapping, and the importance of performing independent research while working through this book. An Instructor website for the book includes a test bank, PowerPoint slides, and tables and figures from the book.
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Table of contents
- Cover
- Half Title
- Acknowledgements
- Title Page
- Copyright Page
- Brief Contents
- Detailed Contents
- Preface
- Acknowledgments
- About the Authors
- Part I About Interdisciplinary Studies and Disciplines
- 1 Introducing Interdisciplinary Studies
- 2 Introducing the Disciplines and Their Perspectives
- Part II Drawing on Disciplinary Insights
- 3 Beginning the Research Process
- 4 Identifying Relevant Disciplines
- 5 Conducting the Literature Search
- 6 Developing Adequacy in Relevant Disciplines
- 7 Analyzing the Problem and Evaluating Insights
- Part III Integrating Insights
- 8 Understanding Integration
- 9 Identifying Conflicts Among Insights and Their Sources
- 10 Creating Common Ground Among Insights Concepts and/or Assumptions
- 11 Creating Common Ground Among Insights Theories
- 12 Constructing a More Comprehensive Understanding or Theory
- 13 Reflecting on, Testing, and Communicating the Understanding or Theory
- Conclusion Interdisciplinarity for the New Century
- Appendix Interdisciplinary Resources
- Glossary of Key Terms
- References
- Index
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