Undisciplining knowledge interdisciplinarity in the twentieth century / Harvey J. Graff.

Author/creator Graff, Harvey J.
Format Electronic
Publication InfoBaltimore : Johns Hopkins University Press, 2015.
Descriptionxvi, 323 pages ; 24 cm
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Subjects
Interdisciplinary approach in education--United States. --History.
Education, Higher--Aims and objectives. --United States. --History.
Universities and colleges--United States. --Departments. --History.

Contents Introduction : the problem of interdisciplinarity in theory and practice over time -- Sciences of life and society in the making of the research university : genetic biology and sociology, 1890s-1920s -- Crossing and remaking boundaries : the humanities and communication, 1870s-1960s -- In search of unification for war and peace : social relations and operations research, 1930s-1960s -- Between mind and mentality : cognitive science and new histories, 1940s-1980s -- A material world and the making of lifeworlds : materials science and cultural studies, 1950s-1990s -- The past and future of interdisciplinarity : bioscience and literacy studies.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
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Technical detailsMode of access: World Wide Web
Genre/formElectronic books.
LCCN 2014041151
ISBN9781421417455 (hardcover : alk. paper)
ISBN1421417456 (hardcover : alk. paper)

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