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Transdisciplinarity for Transformation

Responding to Societal Challenges through Multi-actor, Reflexive Practices

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  • Brings together state-of-the-art insights on transdisciplinary research
  • Focuses on offering practical tools and guidance that can be applied in a variety of empirical settings
  • Highlights different (virtual or physical) spaces in which transdisciplinary processes can take place
  • This book is open access, which means that you have free and unlimited access

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About this book

This open access book presents state-of-the-art insights on transdisciplinary work towards societal transformation. It provides theoretical and practical guidance and tools, applicable across diverse empirical settings. The book supports researchers and practitioners, especially those early in their careers, to navigate dilemmas inherent in transdisciplinarity for transformation. The book serves as a valuable resource for (graduate) educational programs in any field open to transformation-oriented transdisciplinary collaboration. It comprises three sections: Design & Evaluation; Diversity & Inclusion; Roles & Competences. Each section includes a chapter on theoretical advancements, multiple empirical chapters presenting insights from various fields and contexts, and practical guidance conducive to engaging in high-quality, just and equitable transdisciplinary processes directed at sustainable transformation.

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Table of contents (19 chapters)

  1. Design and Evaluation

Editors and Affiliations

  • Athena Institute, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands

    Barbara J. Regeer, Jacqueline E. W. Broerse

  • Faculty of Science, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands

    Pim Klaassen

About the editors

Barbara Regeer holds a University Research Chair and is Professor of transdisciplinary research for purpose-led transformation in health and environmental sustainability at the Athena Institute, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam. She combines work on reflective practitioners, adaptive organisations and reflexive governance. She is co-director of the India Centre for Transdisciplinary Research.

Pim Klaassen holds a PhD from the University of Amsterdam and an MPhil from Cambridge University, UK. His research focuses on transdisciplinary research methodologies conducive to responsible research and innovation for sustainability transitions. He is director of Stichting Stadslab for citizenship education.

Jacqueline Broerse is Professor of innovation and communication in the health & life sciences, and director of the Athena Institute for transdisciplinary research, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam. She develops methodologies to facilitate public engagement and stakeholder collaboration in research and (system) innovation processes in the domains of health and food. 

Bibliographic Information

  • Book Title: Transdisciplinarity for Transformation

  • Book Subtitle: Responding to Societal Challenges through Multi-actor, Reflexive Practices

  • Editors: Barbara J. Regeer, Pim Klaassen, Jacqueline E. W. Broerse

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-60974-9

  • Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan Cham

  • eBook Packages: Social Sciences, Social Sciences (R0)

  • Copyright Information: The Editor(s) (if applicable) and The Author(s) 2024

  • Hardcover ISBN: 978-3-031-60973-2Published: 03 September 2024

  • Softcover ISBN: 978-3-031-60976-3Due: 17 September 2025

  • eBook ISBN: 978-3-031-60974-9Published: 02 September 2024

  • Edition Number: 1

  • Number of Pages: XXXII, 534

  • Number of Illustrations: 4 b/w illustrations, 20 illustrations in colour

  • Topics: Human Geography, Sociology, general, Geography, general, Social Sciences, general, Comparative Social Policy

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