Work at the Boundaries of Science

by Palmer, Carole L.

• ISBN13: 9781402001505
• ISBN10: 1402001509
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2002-04-01
• Publisher: Kluwer Academic Pub

Summary

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.

Table of Contents

Preface	vii
The Context of Interdisciplinary Science	1	(28)
Information Accumulation	29	(32)
Conditions of Boundary Crossing Research	61	(36)
Accommodating Interdisciplinary Research	97	(26)
Conclusion	123	(24)
Appendix	147	(6)
References	153	(12)
Name Index	165	(4)
Subject Index	169