New and Key feautres: Expanded coverage of career propsects for interdiscipinary students, the value of the skills achieved in interdisciplinary education, and the diversity of interdisciplinary work show students the value of an interdisciplinary program or degree. New examples of interdisciplinary analysis, both scholarly and practical, enhance student understanding. New topics include the nature of the academy, community development, interdisciplinary analysis of electronic medical records, and the integration of personal identity. Examples of professional and student work, pictures, and stories are woven into the narrative. In-text learning aids, including end-of-chapter Critical Thinking Questions, Applications and Exercises, and Critical Thinking Scenarios, help students master the material. -- from back cover.