Interdisciplinary Research Journeys Practical Strategies for Capturing Creativity
Interdisciplinary Research Journeys Practical Strategies for Capturing Creativity by Catherine Lyall, published by Bloomsbury Academic on September 15, 2011, is an illustrated volume comprising 224 pages. This book addresses the complexities and opportunities inherent in interdisciplinary research, which has gained prominence among research funders and leaders. It serves as a practical guide for researchers and research managers aiming to develop effective interdisciplinary strategies at various levels, including personal and institutional.
Readers will find insights drawn from both social and natural sciences, alongside applicable lessons for other related disciplines. The book tackles the challenges of defining research parameters and evaluating outcomes in the absence of strict disciplinary boundaries. By focusing on practical strategies, it aims to assist those involved in interdisciplinary research initiatives, making it a relevant resource for researchers and managers navigating this evolving landscape.
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‘Interdisciplinarity’ has become a rallying cry among funders and leaders of research. Yet, while the creative potential of interdisciplinary research is great, it poses many challenges. If you don’t have disciplinary boundaries, how do you decide what to include or leave out? And what are the parameters for evaluating the research?
This book provides a practical guide for researchers and research managers who are seeking to develop interdisciplinary research strategies at a personal, institutional and multi-institutional level. The book draws on examples from across the social and natural sciences but also offers valuable lessons for other combinations of more proximate disciplines.
At a time when interdisciplinary research is increasingly center stage in the research agenda, this book offers a crucial practical guide for researchers, research funders and managers from all backgrounds and contexts.
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