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Spanning a variety of disciplines such as education, psychology, law, architecture, media, and health care, this collection presents the latest contributions on interdisciplinary theory and practice. Through the point of view of new interdisciplinarians, this compilation discusses the exciting developments as well as the current problems and challenges in the field. A result of the first Cross-Disciplinary Research Conference held at the University of Nottingham, this volume illustrates the various approaches and applications of interdisciplinary research. From the arts to biomedical neuroscience, the areas exemplified are as multifaceted as the topic itself.
Spanning a variety of disciplines such as education, psychology, law, architecture, media, and health care, this collection presents the latest contributions on interdisciplinary theory and practice. Through the point of view of new interdisciplinarians, this compilation discusses the exciting developments as well as the current problems and challenges in the field. A result of the first Cross-Disciplinary Research Conference held at the University of Nottingham, this volume illustrates the various approaches and applications of interdisciplinary research. From the arts to biomedical neuroscience, the areas exemplified are as multifaceted as the topic itself.
The first critical history of interdisciplinary efforts and movements in the modern university. Interdisciplinarity—or the interrelationships among distinct fields, disciplines, or branches of knowledge in pursuit of new answers to pressing problems—is one of the most contested topics in higher education today. Some see it as a way to break down the silos of academic departments and foster creative interchange, while others view it as a destructive force that will diminish academic quality and destroy the university as we know it. In Undisciplining Knowledge, acclaimed scholar Harvey J. Graff presents readers with the first comparative and critical history of interdisciplinary initiatives in the modern university. Arranged chronologically, the book tells the engaging story of how various academic fields both embraced and fought off efforts to share knowledge with other scholars. It is a story of myths, exaggerations, and misunderstandings, on all sides. Touching on a wide variety of disciplines—including genetic biology, sociology, the humanities, communications, social relations, operations research, cognitive science, materials science, nanotechnology, cultural studies, literacy studies, and biosciences—the book examines the ideals, theories, and practices of interdisciplinarity through comparative case studies. Graff interweaves this narrative with a social, institutional, and intellectual history of interdisciplinary efforts over the 140 years of the modern university, focusing on both its implementation and evolution while exploring substantial differences in definitions, goals, institutional locations, and modes of organization across different areas of focus. Scholars across the disciplines, specialists in higher education, administrators, and interested readers will find the book’s multiple perspectives and practical advice on building and operating—and avoiding fallacies and errors—in interdisciplinary research and education invaluable.
This edited volume, "Interdisciplinary Illumination: Unveiling Uncharted Research Paths," seeks to explore these emerging frontiers by bringing together a diverse array of perspectives from various fields. Our goal is to foster a deeper understanding of how interdisciplinary approaches can lead to groundbreaking discoveries and innovative solutions to complex problems. In this book, we present a collection of chapters written by leading experts and pioneering researchers who have embraced the interdisciplinary ethos. These contributions span a wide range of topics, from the convergence of biology and nanotechnology to the integration of environmental science with social sciences.
This edited volume, "Interdisciplinary Illumination: Unveiling Uncharted Research Paths," seeks to explore these emerging frontiers by bringing together a diverse array of perspectives from various fields. Our goal is to foster a deeper understanding of how interdisciplinary approaches can lead to groundbreaking discoveries and innovative solutions to complex problems. In this book, we present a collection of chapters written by leading experts and pioneering researchers who have embraced the interdisciplinary ethos. These contributions span a wide range of topics, from the convergence of biology and nanotechnology to the integration of environmental science with social sciences.
Design Research is a new interdisciplinary research area with a social science orientation at its heart, and this book explores how scientific knowledge can be put into practice in ways that are at once ethical, creative, helpful, and extraordinary in their results. In order to clarify the common aspects – in terms of features and approaches – that characterize all strands of research disciplines addressing design, Design Research undertakes an in-depth exploration of the social processes involved in doing design, as well as analyses of the contexts for design use. The book further elicits ‘synergies from interdisciplinary perspectives’ by discussing and elaborating on differing academic perspectives, theoretical backgrounds, and design concept definitions, and evaluating their unique contribution to a general core of design research. This book is an exciting contribution to this little explored field, and offers a truly interdisciplinary approach to the treatment of design and the design process. It is valuable reading for students in disciplines such as design studies and theory, participatory design, informatics, arts based education, planning, sociology, and interdisciplinary programmes in humanities and technology.
Taking the business model as point of departure, this open access book explores how companies and organizations can contribute to a more sustainable future by designing innovative models that are both sustainable and profitable. Based upon years of research, it draws together theoretical foundations and existing literature on the topic of sustainable business alongside case studies and practical solutions. After examining the theoretical foundations of sustainable business model innovation, the authors present their own framework – RESTART. Consisting of seven factors, this framework can be the basis for restarting any business model. The final section outlines a research agenda for sustainable business informed by the perspectives and frameworks put forward in this book.
At the crossroads of various disciplines, this collective work examines the possibility of a new end-user “engagement” in ongoing digital/technological products and services development. It provides an overview of recent research specifically focused on the user’s democratic participation and empowerment. It also enables readers to better identify the main opportunities of participatory design, a concept which encourages the blurring of the role between user and designer. This allows people to escape their status as “end-user” and to elevate themselves to the level of creator. This book explores new avenues for rethinking the processes and practices of corporate innovation in order to cope with current socio-economic and technological changes. In so doing, it aims to help companies renew industrial models that allow them to design and produce new ranges of technological products and services by giving the user an active role in the development process, far beyond the basic role of consumer. Intended for designers, design researchers and scientists interested in innovation and technology management, this book also provides a valuable resource for professionals involved in technology-based innovation processes.