Interdisciplinary research : process and theory - Repko, Allen F. (Los Angeles : Sage Publications, 2008)
1. Defining interdisciplinary studies -- 2. Tracing the origin of interdisciplinary -- 3. Operationalizing disciplinary perspective -- 4. Defining the elements of disciplines -- 5. Explaining the importance of integration -- 6. Beginning the research process -- 7. Identifying relevant disciplines -- 8. Developing adequacy in relevant disciplines -- 9. Analyzing the problem and evaluating each insight into it -- 10. Identifying conflicts in insights -- 11. Creating common ground -- Integrating insights and producing an interdisciplinary understanding -- 12. Conclusion : interdisciplinarity for the new century
Includes bibliographical references (355 -370) and index
Keywords: Interdisciplinary research