Work at the Boundaries of Science

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Work at the Boundaries of Science is written by C.L. Palmer and published by Springer Science & Business Media. It's available with International Standard Book Number or ISBN identification 9401598436 (ISBN 10) and 9789401598439 (ISBN 13).

Interdisciplinary inquiry has become more pervasive in recent decades, yet we still know little about the conduct of this type of research or the information problems associated with it. This book is one of few empirical studies of interdisciplinary knowledge practices. It examines how interdisciplinary scientists discover and exchange information and knowledge, highlighting how the boundaries between disciplines affect how information is used and how knowledge is constructed. It is written for scholars and practitioners with an interest in developing information systems and research environments to foster innovative scientific work. Target groups include researchers in information science, science studies, communication, as well as research administrators and information professionals.