Interdiscipline: A Future for Literary Studies and the Humanities

In this book, Petar Ramadanovic argues that the humanities are facing threats and proposes a new way beyond them through interdisciplinarity and combined knowledge. He emphasizes the need for interdisciplinarity and combined knowledge to show the cultural and social significance of the humanities. The book is important reading for scholars of literary studies and throughout the humanities.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 252 pages
Publication date: 30 November 2021
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This book brings together two distinct discussions on the value of the humanities and a broader debate on interdisciplinary scholarship to propose a new way beyond current threats to the humanities. Petar Ramadanovic offers nothing short of a radical rehaul of our approaches to literary scholarship, the humanities, and university systems.

Beginning with an analysis of what is often referred to as the crises in the humanities, the author looks at the specifics of literary studies, but also issues around working conditions for academics. From precarity and pay conditions to peer review, the book has practical as well as theoretical implications that will resonate throughout the humanities. While most books defending the humanities emphasize the uniqueness of the subject or area, Ramadanovic does the opposite, emphasizing the need for interdisciplinarity and combined knowledge. This proposal is then fully explored through literary studies, and its potential throughout the humanities and beyond, into the sciences.

Interdiscipline is not just a defense of literature and the humanities; it offers a clear and inspiring pathway forwards, drawing on all disciplines to show their cultural and social significance. The book is important reading for all scholars of literary studies, and also throughout the humanities.

Weight: 410g
Dimension: 156 x 234 x 20 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367635466