Introduction to Interdisciplinary StudiesThe Second Edition provides a comprehensive introduction to interdisciplinary studies with an approach that is succinct, conceptual, and practical. Completely updated to reflect advances in the literature on research, learning, and assessment, the book describes the role of both disciplines and interdisciplinarity within the academy, and how these have evolved. Authors Allen F. Repko, Rick Szostak, and Michelle Phillips Buchberger effectively show students how to think like interdisciplinarians in order to facilitate their working with topics, complex problems, or themes that span multiple disciplines. |
Contents
Chapter 1 Objectives | |
Why the Past Matters | |
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4 | |
Chapter 3 Objectives | |
The Product of Interdisciplinary | |
Mapping Interdisciplinary Connections | |
Critical Thinking Questions | |
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Chapter 10 Objectives | |
2 | |
Justify Using an Interdisciplinary | |
Peer Evaluation Activity | |
Information About the Problem | |
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Introduction to Interdisciplinary Studies Allen F. Repko,Rick Szostak,Michelle Phillips Buchberger Limited preview - 2016 |
Introduction to Interdisciplinary Studies Allen F. Repko,Rick Szostak,Michelle Phillips Buchberger Limited preview - 2016 |
Introduction to Interdisciplinary Studies Allen F. Repko,Rick Szostak,Michelle Phillips Buchberger No preview available - 2016 |
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