Interdisciplinary research : process and theory
Repko, Allen F.
Interdisciplinary research : process and theory - New Delhi Sage Pub. 2012 - xxxiii,504p.
Preface xxi Acknowledgments xxxii About the Author xxxiii PART I: About Interdisciplinary Studies 1 1. Defining Interdisciplinary Studies 3 2. Mapping the Drivers of Interdisciplinarity 32 PART II: Drawing on Disciplinary Insights 67 3. Beginning the Research Process 69 4. Introducing the Disciplines 93 5. Identifying Relevant Disciplines 143 6. Conducting the Literature Search 167 7. Developing Adequacy in Relevant Disciplines 193 8. Analyzing the Problem and Evaluating Insights 225 PART III: Integrating Insights 259 9. Understanding Integration 261 10. Identifying Conflicts Between Insights 293 11. Creating Common Ground Between Concepts 321 12. Creating Common Ground Between Theories 355 13. Constructing a More Comprehensive Understanding or Theory382 14. Reflecting on, Testing, and Communicating the Understanding 409 Conclusion 439 Appendix 445 Glossary of Key Terms 459 References 476 Author Index 496 Subject Index 500
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Interdisciplinary research : process and theory - New Delhi Sage Pub. 2012 - xxxiii,504p.
Preface xxi Acknowledgments xxxii About the Author xxxiii PART I: About Interdisciplinary Studies 1 1. Defining Interdisciplinary Studies 3 2. Mapping the Drivers of Interdisciplinarity 32 PART II: Drawing on Disciplinary Insights 67 3. Beginning the Research Process 69 4. Introducing the Disciplines 93 5. Identifying Relevant Disciplines 143 6. Conducting the Literature Search 167 7. Developing Adequacy in Relevant Disciplines 193 8. Analyzing the Problem and Evaluating Insights 225 PART III: Integrating Insights 259 9. Understanding Integration 261 10. Identifying Conflicts Between Insights 293 11. Creating Common Ground Between Concepts 321 12. Creating Common Ground Between Theories 355 13. Constructing a More Comprehensive Understanding or Theory382 14. Reflecting on, Testing, and Communicating the Understanding 409 Conclusion 439 Appendix 445 Glossary of Key Terms 459 References 476 Author Index 496 Subject Index 500
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