Elgar Encyclopedia of Interdisciplinarity and Transdisciplinarity

Elgar Encyclopedia of Interdisciplinarity and Transdisciplinarity
Author: Frédéric Darbellay
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2024-06-28
Genre: Reference
ISBN: 9781035317950

This Encyclopedia presents a comprehensive overview of the ever-evolving field of interdisciplinarity and transdisciplinarity across the Social Sciences, Natural Sciences, and the Humanities. Authored by over 150 experts, it provides a vision of the Sciences in which scholars push boundaries and promote collaboration across diverse disciplines, scientific cultures and practices. Presenting a range of interconnected ideas and cross-cultural perspectives, this Encyclopedia is a gateway resource for cross-discipline cooperation, outlining key ways in which to collaboratively analyse, comprehend and address the challenges of the 21st century. The book emphasises the importance of intellectual resilience in adapting to a changing academic landscape, encouraging readers to explore transformed science and action. Key Features Over 130 entries written by expert contributors Aids development of an inclusive and diverse understanding of the field Provides an extensive exploration of interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary knowledge Highlights the power of collective collaborative intelligence which drives interdisciplinarity and transdisciplinarity Encourages a non-linear approach, allowing readers to create and explore unique reading pathways and foster a more personal learning experience The Elgar Encyclopedia of Interdisciplinarity and Transdisciplinarity is a captivating read for academics, researchers and students in the Social, Natural, Technical Sciences, and the Humanities. Providing practical guidance for successful interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary practice, it is also of benefit to creative professionals and societal policymakers.

Elgar Encyclopedia of Interdisciplinarity and Transdisciplinarity

Elgar Encyclopedia of Interdisciplinarity and Transdisciplinarity
Author: Frédéric Darbellay
Publisher: Edward Elgar Publishing
Total Pages: 657
Release: 2024-06-05
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 1035317966

This Encyclopedia presents a comprehensive overview of the ever-evolving field of Interdisciplinarity and Transdisciplinarity across the Sciences. Authored by over 150 experts, it provides a vision of the Sciences in which scholars push boundaries and promote collaboration across diverse disciplines, scientific cultures and practices. This title contains one or more Open Access entries.

Handbook of Interdisciplinary Teaching and Administration

Handbook of Interdisciplinary Teaching and Administration
Author: Rick Szostak
Publisher: Edward Elgar Publishing
Total Pages: 497
Release: 2024-09-06
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1035309874

Championing an emerging global community of scholars, this Handbook provides a detailed examination on how to successfully integrate interdisciplinarity into education programs. A comprehensive look into the current landscape of the field, it emphasises the importance of interdisciplinary teaching and administration in the development of creativity, citizenship and information literacy. This title contains one or more Open Access chapters.

Elgar Encyclopedia of Ecological Economics

Elgar Encyclopedia of Ecological Economics
Author: Emilio Padilla Rosa
Publisher: Edward Elgar Publishing
Total Pages: 559
Release: 2023-09-06
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 180220041X

With diverse contributions from over 100 authors around the globe, this comprehensive Encyclopedia summarises the developments of ecological economics from the fundamental contributions to the more recent methodological debates in the field. It provides an expansive list of topics including sustainable development, the limits to growth, agroecology, implications of thermodynamic laws for economics, integrated ecologic-economic modelling, valuation of natural resources and services, and renewable and non-renewable resources management. This title contains one or more Open Access chapters.

Elgar Encyclopedia of Political Sociology

Elgar Encyclopedia of Political Sociology
Author: Maria Grasso
Publisher: Edward Elgar Publishing
Total Pages: 723
Release: 2023-12-11
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 1803921234

This comprehensive and authoritative Encyclopedia, featuring entries written by academic experts in the field, explores the diverse topics within the discipline of political sociology. By looking at both macro- and micro-components, questions relating to nation-states, political institutions and their development, and the sources of social and political change such as social movements and other forms of contentious politics, are raised and critically analysed.

Elgar Encyclopedia of Environmental Sociology

Elgar Encyclopedia of Environmental Sociology
Author: Christine Overdevest
Publisher: Edward Elgar Publishing
Total Pages: 581
Release: 2024-04-12
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 1803921048

The Elgar Encyclopedia of Environmental Sociology serves as a repository of insight on the complex interactions, challenges and potential solutions that characterize our shared ecological reality. Presenting innovative thinking on a comprehensive range of topics, expert scholars, researchers, and practitioners illuminate the nuances, complexities and diverse perspectives that define the continually evolving field of environmental sociology.

Elgar Encyclopedia of Water Policy, Economics and Management

Elgar Encyclopedia of Water Policy, Economics and Management
Author: Phoebe Koundouri
Publisher: Edward Elgar Publishing
Total Pages: 421
Release: 2024-01-18
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1802202943

This authoritative Encyclopedia provides an innovative approach to theory, reviews, applications and examples relevant to the basic concepts of water science and water management issues in order to facilitate better interdisciplinary cooperation.

Elgar Encyclopedia of Corruption and Society

Elgar Encyclopedia of Corruption and Society
Author: Luís de Sousa
Publisher: Edward Elgar Publishing
Total Pages: 387
Release: 2024-05-02
Genre: Political Science
ISBN: 1803925809

Delving into the phenomenology of corruption and its impacts on the governance of societies, this cutting edge Encyclopedia considers what makes corruption such a resilient, complex, and global priority for study. This title contains one or more Open Access entries.

Elgar Concise Encyclopedia of Corruption Law

Elgar Concise Encyclopedia of Corruption Law
Author: Mark Pieth
Publisher: Edward Elgar Publishing
Total Pages: 459
Release: 2023-12-11
Genre: Law
ISBN: 1802206493

Presenting the broad spectrum of interdisciplinary academic research on corruption, this essential reference book examines anti-corruption legislation, governance mechanisms, international instruments, and other preventative measures intended to tackle corruption. Including over 100 entries and adopting a comprehensive approach to researching and combating corruption, this Encyclopedia covers the key ideas, concepts, and theories in corruption law.

Elgar Encyclopedia of Science and Technology Studies

Elgar Encyclopedia of Science and Technology Studies
Author: Ulrike Felt
Publisher: Edward Elgar Publishing
Total Pages: 643
Release: 2024-10-03
Genre: Political Science
ISBN: 1800377991

This Encyclopedia provides a comprehensive overview of the expanding field of science and technology studies (STS). Covering key frameworks, themes and topics, Ulrike Felt and Alan Irwin bring together expert contributors to map the development of STS within its historical and intellectual context.