Beyond the Disciplinary Borders : A New Challenge

Present society needs a new approach to knowledge, mainly required by the fast succession of the transformation of society and by the multidimensionality of the daily life problems. It is necessary, therefore, a more and more transdisciplinary perspective, able to connect the efforts of all social s...

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Main Authors: Giuseppe D'Angelo, Emiliana Mangone
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: International Centre for Studies and Research Mediterranean Knowledge 2016-06-01
Series:Journal of Mediterranean Knowledge
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Online Access:http://www.mediterraneanknowledge.org/publications/index.php/journal/article/view/28/31
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Summary:Present society needs a new approach to knowledge, mainly required by the fast succession of the transformation of society and by the multidimensionality of the daily life problems. It is necessary, therefore, a more and more transdisciplinary perspective, able to connect the efforts of all social sciences and humanities. Moreover, it is essential an approach to history which may create a sort of circle between knowledge of the past and attention to the present world. These considerations are particularly important about the Mediterranean, which to-day is affected by dramatic shifts and problems of historical significance.
ISSN:2499-930X