Interdisciplinarity in the Scholarly Life Cycle: by Karin Bijsterveld HARDBACK

Springer International Publishing AG

Discover how interdisciplinary research evolves throughout a scholar's career with "Interdisciplinarity in the Scholarly Life Cycle." This insightful book illustrates that interdisciplinary work is an attitude, not just a project, influencing how scholars read, value concepts, combine methods, and write. Drawing on extensive examples from the humanities and social sciences, editors Karin Bijsterveld and Aagje Swinnen, along with chapter authors, share their journeys of opening up research, navigating inconsistencies, and growing as academics. Gain valuable insights into the conditions and complexities that foster successful interdisciplinary research in academic settings. This open-access hardcover book, featuring 337 pages and 9 black and white illustrations, is written in English. It offers a deep dive into the practical application and challenges of interdisciplinary studies. Keywords: Interdisciplinarity, Scholarly Life Cycle, Humanities Research, Social Science Research, Academic Research, Karin Bijsterveld, Aagje Swinnen, Hardcover Book, Open Access.