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Repko, Allen F.

Introduction to interdisciplinary studies / Allen F. Repko, University of Texas at Arlington (retired), Rick Szostak, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada, Michelle Phillips Buchberger, Miami University. - Second edition. - xxxviii, 426 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Contents:
Part I: Understanding Interdisciplinary Studies;
Interdisciplinary Studies in the Real World;
The Rise of the Modern Disciplines and Inter disciplinarity;
Interdisciplinary Studies Defined;
The Interdisciplinary Studies "Cognitive Toolkit";
Academic Disciplines;
The "DNA" of Interdisciplinary Studies;
Part II: Thinking Criticially About Interdisciplinary Studies;
Thinking Critically About Disciplinary Perspectives;
Thinking Critically About Disciplinary Insights;
Thinking Critically About Integration and Its Results;
Part III: Interdisciplinary Research and Writing;
An Interdisciplinary Research "Road Map";
Identifying Relevant Disciplines and Gathering Information About the Problem;
Analyzing Insights and Reflecting on Process.

ISBN: 9781506346892 (pbk. : alk. paper)

LCCN: 2016023303

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Interdisciplinary approach to knowledge.
Social sciences.

LC Class. No.: Q180.55.I48 / R473 2017

Dewey Class. No.: 300 REP