Abstract
Interdisciplinarity and its implications for developing a conceptual framework for the Information Field is discussed, and Zhang & Benjamin’s (2007) paper Understanding Information Related Fields: A Conceptual Framework is examined. It is argued that the fundamental components of a framework must be seen as embedded in disciplines, with their theories, concepts, approaches and assumptions. It is argued that a theoretically based distinction between multi-, inter- and transdisciplinarity is important as a foundation for a discussion of a conceptual framework for the Information Field. It is shown how interdisciplinary theory may inform the development of a shared conceptual framework for the Information Field. A continuum of integration from multi- to inter- to transdisciplinarity is useful for a distinction of different degrees of synthesis, as common conceptual frameworks tend to be associated with transdisciplinarity, which represents the greatest synthesis of approach.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | ASIST 2012 : Proceedings of the 75th ASIS&T Annual Meeting |
Editors | Andrew Grove |
Number of pages | 7 |
Volume | 49 |
Place of Publication | www |
Publisher | American Society for Information Science and Technology |
Publication date | 2012 |
Publication status | Published - 2012 |
Event | The 75th ASIS&T 2012 Annual Meeting: Information, Interaction, Innovation: Celebrating the Past, Constructing the Present and Creating the Future - Baltimore, Maryland, United States Duration: 26 Oct 2012 → 30 Oct 2012 Conference number: 75 http://asis.org/asist2012/ |
Conference
Conference | The 75th ASIS&T 2012 Annual Meeting |
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Number | 75 |
Country/Territory | United States |
City | Baltimore, Maryland |
Period | 26/10/2012 → 30/10/2012 |
Internet address |
Series | American Society for Information Science & Technology. Annual Meeting Proceedings |
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Volume | 49 |
ISSN | 0044-7870 |