Starting from the premise that interdisciplinarity plays a critical role in the research community, Outside the Lines explores the nature and practice of interdisciplinary research in Canada.
Contributors to this collection address the ways in which interdisciplinarity is defined, positioned, and handled by researchers, universities, and critics, and examine such topics as "myths" of interdisciplinarity, postmodern critiques of interdisciplinarity, interdisciplinarity and research grant allocation, women's studies, Canadian studies, environmental studies, and "emerging" disciplines.
The collection combines a theoretical examination of disciplinarity and interdisciplinarity as forms of knowledge production and organization with practical information about the basic difficulties and conundrums involved in the practice of interdisciplinary research.
Review quotes
"The book synthesizes a wide range of significant literature and dispels a number of myths about both disciplinary and interdisciplinary research. Given the growing importance of interdisciplinary research in Canada, it will fill a significant lacuna in Canadian scholarship." David Bell, Faculty of Environmental Studies, York University.
"Speaking from their experience in interdisciplinary projects and programs, the contributors provide often fascinating illustrations of interdisciplinarity in universities." Janet Ajzenstat, Department of Political Science, McMaster University.
Liora Salter is professor and director of graduate studies, Osgoode Hall Law School, and is cross-appointed to environmental studies, York University.
Alison Hearn is part-time professor of cultural studies, Trent University.
