Work at the Boundaries of Science: Information and the Interdisciplinary Research Process
Interdisciplinary inquiry has become more pervasive in recent decades, yet we still know little about the conduct of this type of research or the information problems associated with it. This book is one of few empirical studies of interdisciplinary knowledge practices. It examines how interdisciplinary scientists discover and exchange information and knowledge, highlighting how the boundaries between disciplines affect how information is used and how knowledge is constructed. It is written for scholars and practitioners with an interest in developing information systems and research environments to foster innovative scientific work. Target groups include researchers in information science, science studies, communication, as well as research administrators and information professionals.
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Work at the Boundaries of Science: Information and the Interdisciplinary Research Process
Interdisciplinary inquiry has become more pervasive in recent decades, yet we still know little about the conduct of this type of research or the information problems associated with it. This book is one of few empirical studies of interdisciplinary knowledge practices. It examines how interdisciplinary scientists discover and exchange information and knowledge, highlighting how the boundaries between disciplines affect how information is used and how knowledge is constructed. It is written for scholars and practitioners with an interest in developing information systems and research environments to foster innovative scientific work. Target groups include researchers in information science, science studies, communication, as well as research administrators and information professionals.
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Work at the Boundaries of Science: Information and the Interdisciplinary Research Process

Work at the Boundaries of Science: Information and the Interdisciplinary Research Process

by C.L. Palmer
Work at the Boundaries of Science: Information and the Interdisciplinary Research Process

Work at the Boundaries of Science: Information and the Interdisciplinary Research Process

by C.L. Palmer

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Interdisciplinary inquiry has become more pervasive in recent decades, yet we still know little about the conduct of this type of research or the information problems associated with it. This book is one of few empirical studies of interdisciplinary knowledge practices. It examines how interdisciplinary scientists discover and exchange information and knowledge, highlighting how the boundaries between disciplines affect how information is used and how knowledge is constructed. It is written for scholars and practitioners with an interest in developing information systems and research environments to foster innovative scientific work. Target groups include researchers in information science, science studies, communication, as well as research administrators and information professionals.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9789401598439
Publisher: Springer-Verlag New York, LLC
Publication date: 06/29/2013
Sold by: Barnes & Noble
Format: eBook
File size: 2 MB

Table of Contents

1: The Context of Interdisciplinary Science.- 2: Information Accumulation.- 3: Conditions of Boundary Crossing Research.- 4: Accommodating Interdisciplinary Research.- 5: Conclusion.- References.- Name Index.
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