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Distinguishing collaboration from contribution in environmental research

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  • Kenneth Shockley

    (University at Buffalo)

  • Whitney G. Lash-Marshall

    (SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry)

  • Kathryn Bryk Friedman

    (State University of New York)

  • Paul D. Hirsch

    (SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry)

Abstract

In this paper, we distinguish contributory from collaborative approaches to interdisciplinary environmental research. A characteristic feature of the collaborative approach is that emphasis is placed on the process of collaborative problem formulation. Rather than responding to a pre-described problem by supplementing disciplinary perspectives and methodologies as needed, a collaborative research process entails attending to the characterization of the problem itself as a necessary object of interdisciplinary research. We suggest that clearly distinguishing collaborative from contributory models of interdisciplinary environmental research, and explicitly practicing collaborative research, will help foster a culture of robust interdisciplinary engagement well suited to addressing many of today’s complex environmental problems.

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  • Kenneth Shockley & Whitney G. Lash-Marshall & Kathryn Bryk Friedman & Paul D. Hirsch, 2017. "Distinguishing collaboration from contribution in environmental research," Journal of Environmental Studies and Sciences, Springer;Association of Environmental Studies and Sciences, vol. 7(2), pages 336-345, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:jenvss:v:7:y:2017:i:2:d:10.1007_s13412-016-0400-y
    DOI: 10.1007/s13412-016-0400-y
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