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In Defense of Disciplines: Interdisciplinarity and Specialization in the Research University,Used
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Calls for closer connections among disciplines can be heard throughout the world of scholarly research, from major universities to the National Institutes of Health. In Defense of Disciplines presents a fresh and daring analysis of the argument surrounding interdisciplinarity. Challenging the belief that blurring the boundaries between traditional academic fields promotes more integrated research and effective teaching, Jerry Jacobs contends that the promise of interdisciplinarity is illusory and that critiques of established disciplines are often overstated and misplaced.Drawing on diverse sources of data, Jacobs offers a new theory of liberal arts disciplines such as biology, economics, and history that identifies the organizational sources of their dynamism and breadth. Illustrating his thesis with a wide range of case studies including the diffusion of ideas between fields, the creation of interdisciplinary scholarly journals, and the rise of new fields that spin off from existing ones, Jacobs turns many of the criticisms of disciplines on their heads to mount a powerful defense of the enduring value of liberal arts disciplines. This will become one of the anchors of the case against interdisciplinarity for years to come.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'In Defense of Disciplines'? A: The main theme of 'In Defense of Disciplines' is the critique of the notion that blurring the boundaries between traditional academic fields enhances research and teaching. The author argues that the promise of interdisciplinarity is often overstated and defends the value of established disciplines.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'In Defense of Disciplines' is Jerry A. Jacobs, who provides a comprehensive analysis of the debates surrounding interdisciplinarity in academic research.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: 'In Defense of Disciplines' is available in paperback binding, making it a durable and accessible option for readers.
- Q: How many pages are in this book? A: 'In Defense of Disciplines' contains a total of 273 pages, offering an in-depth exploration of its themes and arguments.
- Q: When was 'In Defense of Disciplines' published? A: 'In Defense of Disciplines' was published on February 3, 2014.
- Q: What is the condition of the book being sold? A: The book is listed as 'New', ensuring that it is in excellent condition for readers.
- Q: What are the key arguments presented in the book? A: The key arguments in the book include a defense of traditional academic disciplines, questioning the effectiveness of interdisciplinarity, and presenting a new theory of liberal arts disciplines based on organizational factors.
- Q: Is this book suitable for students in social sciences? A: Yes, 'In Defense of Disciplines' is particularly relevant for students and researchers in social sciences, as it addresses the dynamics of various academic fields and their interconnections.
- Q: What kind of case studies does the author include? A: The author includes a variety of case studies that illustrate the diffusion of ideas between disciplines, the establishment of interdisciplinary journals, and the emergence of new academic fields from existing ones.
- Q: Does the book provide a balanced view on interdisciplinarity? A: Yes, the book presents a balanced view by acknowledging the criticisms of disciplines while also mounting a robust defense of their ongoing significance in the academic landscape.