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Transdisciplinary Research

Authors :
Wiek, Arnim
Lang, Daniel J.
Fogel, Daniel
Fredericks, Sarah
Harrington, Lisa
Spellerberg, Ian
Source :
Wiek, A & Lang, D J 2012, Transdisciplinary Research . in D Fogel, S Fredericks, L Harrington & I Spellerberg (eds), The Encyclopedia of Sustainability : Measurements, Indicators, and Research Methods for Sustainability . vol. 6, Berkshire Publishing, Great Barrington, MA, pp. 355-358 .
Publication Year :
2012
Publisher :
Berkshire Publishing, 2012.

Abstract

When stakeholders collaborate with researchers in developingsolutions to societal problems, high-quality andimplementable solutions can result. Transdisciplinaryresearch allows researchers, experts, decision makers,and citizens to contribute to solution-oriented research.This research is particularly suitable for complex sustainabilitychallenges, which aff ect the public and requirecollective problem-solving efforts. Transdisciplinaryresearch’s wider adoption depends on the willingness tosecure resources, expertise, and institutional support.

Subjects

Subjects :
Sustainability Science

Details

Language :
English
Database :
OpenAIRE
Journal :
Wiek, A & Lang, D J 2012, Transdisciplinary Research . in D Fogel, S Fredericks, L Harrington & I Spellerberg (eds), The Encyclopedia of Sustainability : Measurements, Indicators, and Research Methods for Sustainability . vol. 6, Berkshire Publishing, Great Barrington, MA, pp. 355-358 .
Accession number :
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