A Philosophy of Informing Science
Informing Science The International Journal of an Emerging TransdisciplinePublished 1 January 2009Open access
Eli Cohen
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The Informing Science Philosophy of conducting research that crosses disciplinary boundaries is described and the need for colleagues from the diverse disciplines, each dealing with issues in informing clients, to communicate with and learn from one another is pointed out.
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An international association advancing the multidisciplinary study of informing systems. Founded in 1998, the Informing Science Institute (ISI) is a global community of academics shaping the future of informing science.
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