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Handbook of Transdisciplinary Research

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Editors:
  1. Gertrude Hirsch Hadorn

    1. ETH Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland

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  2. Holger Hoffmann-Riem

    1. Swiss Academies of Arts and Sciences, Switzerland

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  3. Susette Biber-Klemm

    1. University of Basel, Basel, Switzerland

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  4. Walter Grossenbacher-Mansuy

    1. Swiss Science and Technology Council, Switzerland

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  5. Dominique Joye

    1. University of Lausanne, Lausanne, Switzerland

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  6. Christian Pohl

    1. ETH Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
      Swiss Academies of Arts and Sciences, Switzerland

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  7. Urs Wiesmann

    1. University of Berne, Switzerland

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  8. Elisabeth Zemp

    1. University of Basel, Basel, Switzerland

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  • 21 case studies illustrate transdisciplinary, problem-driven research
  • Will appeal to those who initiate, steer or evaluate research
  • Ties together science and policy

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Table of contents (29 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages I-XIX
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  2. Introduction

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 1-1
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    2. Idea of the Handbook

      • Holger Hoffmann-Riem, Susette Biber-Klemm, Walter Grossenbacher-Mansuy, Gertrude Hirsch Hadorn, Dominique Joye, Christian Pohl et al.
      Pages 3-17

    3. The Emergence of Transdisciplinarity as a Form of Research

      • Gertrude Hirsch Hadorn, Susette Biber-Klemm, Walter Grossenbacher-Mansuy, Holger Hoffmann-Riem, Dominique Joye, Christian Pohl et al.
      Pages 19-39

  3. Problem Identification and Problem Structuring

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 40-40
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    2. From Local Projects in the Alps to Global Change Programmes in the Mountains of the World: Milestones in Transdisciplinary Research

      • Bruno Messerli, Paul Messerli
      Pages 43-62

    3. Sustainable River Basin Management in Kenya: Balancing Needs and Requirements

      • Boniface P. Kiteme, Urs Wiesmann
      Pages 63-78

    4. Designing the Urban: Linking Physiology and Morphology

      • Peter Baccini, Franz Oswald
      Pages 79-88

    5. CITY:mobil: A Model for Integration in Sustainability Research

      • Matthias Bergmann, Thomas Jahn
      Pages 89-102

    6. Shepherds, Sheep and Forest Fires: A Reconception of Grazingland Management

      • Bernard Hubert, Michel Meuret, Joseph Bonnemaire
      Pages 103-126

    7. Fischnetz: Involving Anglers, Authorities, Scientists and the Chemical Industry to Understand Declining Fish Yields

      • Patricia Burkhardt-Holm
      Pages 127-143

    8. Nanoscience and Nanotechnologies: Bridging Gaps Through Constructive Technology Assessment

      • Arie Rip
      Pages 145-157

    9. Chimeras and Other Human–Animal Mixtures in Relation to the Swiss Constitution: A Case for Regulatory Action

      • Hans Peter Bernhard, Rainer J. Schweizer
      Pages 159-169

  4. Problem Analysis

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 170-170
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    2. The Development of Multilateral Environmental Agreements on Toxic Chemicals: Integrating the Work of Scientists and Policy Makers

      • Nuria Castells, Ramon Guardans
      Pages 173-190

    3. Climate Protection vs. Economic Growth as a False Trade Off Restructuring Global Warming Mitigation

      • Hermann Held Ottmar Edenhofer
      Pages 191-204

    4. Policy Analysis and Design in Local Public Management A System Dynamics Approach

      • Markus Schwaninger, Silvia Ulli-Beer, Ruth Kaufmann-Hayoz
      Pages 205-221

    5. Constructing Regional Development Strategies A Case Study Approach for Integrated Planning and Synthesis

      • Alexander I. Walter, Arnim Wiek, Roland E. Scholz
      Pages 223-243

    6. Evaluating Landscape Governance A Tool for Legal-Ecological Assessments

      • Marianne Penker, Hans Karl Wytrzens
      Pages 245-248

    7. Children and Divorce Investigating Current Legal Practices and their Impact on Family Transitions

      • Heidi Simoni, Pasqualina Perrig-Chiello, Andrea Büchler
      Pages 259-274
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In a world characterised by rapid change, uncertainty and increasing interconnectedness there is a growing need for science to contribute to the solution of persistent, complex problems. These problems include not only some of the now broadly known environmental issues such as climate change and biodiversity loss, but also related issues such as poverty, security and governance. For all of these problems, progress in nding and implementing solutions has been very slow. The increase in availability of scienti c knowledge has not been re ected in decisive action. It is this mismatch between knowledge and action that lies behind the need for a Handbook of Transdisciplinary Research. As the editors point out in their introduction, a transdisciplinary orientation in research, education and institutions aims to overcome the disconnection between knowledge production, on the one hand, and the demand for knowledge to contribute to the solution of societal pr- lems, on the other hand. This is achieved through transdisciplinary approaches in which researchers from a wide range of disciplines work together with sta- holders. Internationally the term ‘transdisciplinary research’ is de ned in diff- ent ways, ranging from a diffuse conceptual term located above individual dis- plines, to any research that involves stakeholders. The Handbook contributes to a clari cation of both the concept and the term, and shows that the uniqueness of the approach lies in the partnership between members of different disciplines and stakeholders.

Editors and Affiliations

  • ETH Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland

    Gertrude Hirsch Hadorn, Christian Pohl

  • Swiss Academies of Arts and Sciences, Switzerland

    Holger Hoffmann-Riem, Christian Pohl

  • University of Basel, Basel, Switzerland

    Susette Biber-Klemm, Elisabeth Zemp

  • Swiss Science and Technology Council, Switzerland

    Walter Grossenbacher-Mansuy

  • University of Lausanne, Lausanne, Switzerland

    Dominique Joye

  • University of Berne, Switzerland

    Urs Wiesmann

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