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

C. L. Palmer

ISBN 10: 1402001509 / ISBN 13: 9781402001505

Published by Springer, 2001

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Druck auf Anfrage Neuware - Printed after ordering - 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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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Work at the Boundaries of Science : Information and the Interdisciplinary Research Process
• Publisher: Springer
• Publication Date: 2001
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1402001509
• ISBN 13: 9781402001505
• Binding: Buch
• Condition: Neu
• Dimensions: 241W x 160H x 16D millimeters 241 millimeters width by 160 millimeters height by 16 millimeters depth
• Weight: 465 grams

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Synopsis

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.