Development studies and cross‐disciplinarity: Research at the social science–physical science interface

Journal of International Development - Tập 20 Số 6 - Trang 751-767 - 2008
Andy Sumner1, Michael Tribe2
1Institute of Development Studies, University of Sussex, UK
2Bradford Centre for International Development, University of Bradford, UK and Department of Econimics, University of Strathclyde, UK

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AbstractCross‐disciplinarity is widely accepted in the Development Studies (DS) community, but has principally been interpreted within the social sciences. However, much of the research, practical planning and evaluation studies, and teaching/training in DS involves cross‐disciplinarity between the social and physical sciences. We consider the extent of this wider variant of cross‐disciplinarity, review factors inhibiting cross‐disciplinary collaboration, and explore implications relating to ‘single discipline analysis’ central to the interest of DS. Our main conclusions are that cross‐disciplinarity between social and physical sciences is central to DS activity, and that disciplines, subject areas or knowledge communities need to be modest in defining their ‘boundaries’ and flexible in encouraging cross‐disciplinary collaboration. Copyright © 2008 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.

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Journal of International Development

Tập 20 Số 6

751-767

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