Convergence and Integration - Interdisciplinary Edition

Author: Huang Changhuang Yufu, Editor-in-Chief
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Publish Date: 2005-05-17
Features: One of the important characteristics of the turn of the 20th and 21st centuries in humanities and social sciences is the collision and integration within the humanities, within the social sciences, between the humanities and social sciences, and between the humanities/social sciences and natural sciences. It is also marked by the emergence of a large number of new interdisciplinary and cross-disciplinary research fields. The overlap and intersection of knowledge from different disciplines have become a common phenomenon, reflecting the increasing complexity of the modern world and the significant changes in societal needs. Contemporary Western Academic Trends Series - Intersection and Integration: An Interdisciplinary Perspective compiles 35 papers covering the emergence and development of various interdisciplinary fields, introducing the latest research progress on many contemporary major issues. This book will provide readers with a broader perspective to more comprehensively understand our world today, as well as the trends and roles of humanities and social sciences.