Introduction to Interdisciplinary Studies
- Allen F. Repko - University of Texas at Arlington (Retired)
- Rick Szostak - University of Alberta, Canada
- Michelle Phillips Buchberger - Miami University of Ohio, USA
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“With its clear examples, interesting analogies, and detailed deconstruction of interdisciplinary studies (IDS), this text really helped my students to “get” IDS and interdisciplinarity. It breaks down the process into manageable and understandable parts.”
“This text provides a good foundation for the bigger picture of interdisciplinary studies—as a cognitive process, and a different way of thinking that may lead to new solutions for complex real-world problems.”
"The book effectively lays out the concepts that underlie both interdisciplinary and disciplinary approaches, positioning them as complementary rather then setting them in opposition. The later chapters offer practical ways to implement this approach that have proven effective in helping my students define, research, and produce actual interdisciplinary work."
Repko and the other authors give a clearly defined and easily understandable explanation of interdisciplinary studies, especially for students who have not previously been introduced to the process. I continually receive comments from students who tell me how helpful the text was for them.