Methods for Transdisciplinary Research : A Primer for Practice

Matthias Bergmann

ISBN 10: 3593396475 / ISBN 13: 9783593396477

Published by Campus Verlag Aug 2012, 2012

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Neuware - Die transdisziplinäre Forschung bearbeitet komplexe gesellschaftliche Probleme, indem sie Wissen und Methoden aus verschiedenen Fächern verknüpft und die Expertise von Praxisakteuren miteinbezieht. Die Autoren beschreiben systematisch wissenschaftliche Methoden für die Wissensintegration und geben Beispiele aus der Forschungspraxis.Transdisciplinarity is an approach for research on the complex real-world problems our societies are facing. During the research process new knowledge is produced by integrating different problem perceptions and knowledge bases from sciences and societal practice; the aim is to contribute to both societal and scientific progress.The authors systematically describe scholarly methods for the task of knowledge integration in transdisciplinary research and provide examples from research practice. This book supports scholars in the conceptualization and execution of transdisciplinary research projects and is of high relevance for teaching.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Methods for Transdisciplinary Research : A Primer for Practice
• Publisher: Campus Verlag Aug 2012
• Publication Date: 2012
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 3593396475
• ISBN 13: 9783593396477
• Binding: Taschenbuch
• Condition: Neu
• Dimensions: 211W x 141H x 22D millimeters 211 millimeters width by 141 millimeters height by 22 millimeters depth
• Weight: 390 grams

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Synopsis

To solve real-world issues, the model of transdisciplinary research, which approaches from both the hard and social sciences, has recently come to the forefront. By integrating multiple disciplines as well as the expertise of partners from the societal practice, researchers are able to look at a problem from many angles, with the goal of making both societal and scientific advances. Methods for Transdisciplinary Research provides scholars with a model for conceptualizing and executing this type of work, while offering a systematic description of methods for knowledge integration that can be applied to any field, making it an indispensible guide for every transdisciplinary researcher and teacher.

About the Authors

Matthias Bergmann is senior researchers at the Institute for Sociological Research in Frankfurt, Germany.

Thomas Jahn is the cofounder and scientific director at the Institute for Sociological Research in Frankfurt, Germany.

Christian Pohl is codirector of the transdisciplinary-net of the Swiss Academies of Arts and Sciences and a senior researcher at ETH Zurich.