academic discipline

(thing) by vagary Mon Mar 26 2001 at 5:43:12

A general field of academic study and research (eg: Philosophy, Psychology, Physics). Boundaries were not erected between disciplines until the 18th century and are now being eroded in favour of interdisciplinary research. It is unclear what this means for the future of academic programs and departments.

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