'Cultural making': how complexity and power relations are modulated in transdisciplinary research.

There is an increasing adoption of large-scale, multisectoral collaborations which draw upon diverse expertise and innovative processes to tackle complex issues. How social change emerges through such transdisciplinary research alliances is the focus of our paper. Yet, broader participation and open...

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Publicado en:Continuum: Journal of Media & Cultural Studies Vol. 30; no. 4; pp. 489 - 502
Autores principales: Swist, Teresa, Hodge, Bob, Collin, Philippa
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Publicado: Taylor & Francis Ltd 2016
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          Institute for Culture and Society, Safe and Well Online, Young and Well Cooperative Research Centre, Western Sydney University, Penrith, Australia
          Institute for Culture and Society, Scientific Leadership Council, Young and Well Cooperative Research Centre, Western Sydney University, Penrith, Australia
          Institute for Culture and Society, Program Leader, Young and Well Cooperative Research Centre, Western Sydney University, Penrith, Australia
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