Metadisciplinarity, Belles Lettres, and André Malraux
2000; Taylor & Francis; Volume: 37; Issue: 4 Linguagem: Inglês
10.1300/j123v37n04_04
ISSN1541-1095
AutoresJean‐Pierre V. M. Hérubel, Edward A. Goedeken,
Tópico(s)History, Culture, and Diplomacy
ResumoAbstract A theoretical and conceptual mapping of the contours of knowledge emerges through a bibliometric approach using the Arts and Humanities Citation Index. Focusing on André Malraux and his writings, one can discern how bibliometrics can effectively explore the subtle characteristics of disciplinary knowledge, and how their permutations reflect the evolution of knowledge along a metadisciplinary continuum. Evidence indicates that Malraux's non-disciplinary, i.e., belles-lettres, writing has influenced theoretical thinking in a number of disciplines. Malraux's intellectual and cultural influence can be effectively pursued through referential analysis. This theoretical approach provides a viable conceptual model of intellectual mutation, influence, and bibliometric veracity. This study's results show that this methodology could be applied effectively in other areas of intellectual history and cultural studies. Key Words: Bibliometric analysisAndré Malrauxmetadisciplinar-ityinterdisciplinarity
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