Methods for Transdisciplinary Research: A Primer for PracticeDie transdisziplinäre Forschung bearbeitet komplexe gesellschaftliche Probleme, indem sie Wissen und Methoden aus verschiedenen Fächern verknüpft und die Expertise von Praxisakteuren miteinbezieht. Die Autoren beschreiben systematisch wissenschaftliche Methoden für die Wissensintegration und geben Beispiele aus der Forschungspraxis. Transdisciplinarity is an approach for research on the complex real-world problems our societies are facing. During the research process new knowledge is produced by integrating different problem perceptions and knowledge bases from sciences and societal practice; the aim is to contribute to both societal and scientific progress. The authors systematically describe scholarly methods for the task of knowledge integration in transdisciplinary research and provide examples from research practice. This book supports scholars in the conceptualization and execution of transdisciplinary research projects and is of high relevance for teaching. |
Contents
Preface to the English edition | 9 |
Foreword to the English edition | 11 |
Introduction to the 2010 German edition | 13 |
Structure of the book and how to use it | 17 |
How to use the method collection and examples | 19 |
The integrative approach in transdisciplinary research | 22 |
Integration methodsAn overview of individua lmethods for transdisciplinary research practice | 50 |
Integration strategiesExamples of comprehensive concepts in research practice | 136 |
Integration supportive aspects of the management of transdisciplinary research processes and groups | 262 |
Further instructions for use | 276 |
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About the authors | 290 |
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