Motivation of synthesis, with an example on groundwater quality sustainability

Synthesis of ideas and theories from disparate disciplines is necessary for addressing the major problems faced by society. The best motivation for broad, effective synthesis is the "big idea" that is sufficiently important and inspiring to marshal the appropriate collaborative efforts. Gr...

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Published in:Water resources research 2006-03, Vol.42 (3), p.n/a
Main Authors: Fogg, G.E, LaBolle, E.M
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
attitudes and opinions
contamination
groundwater
groundwater age
groundwater basin
hydrogeology
hydrology
literature reviews
methodology
problem solving
research coordination
sustainability
synthesis
water quality analysis
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Summary:Synthesis of ideas and theories from disparate disciplines is necessary for addressing the major problems faced by society. The best motivation for broad, effective synthesis is the "big idea" that is sufficiently important and inspiring to marshal the appropriate collaborative efforts. Groundwater quality sustainability is posed as an example of one such idea that would potentially unify research efforts in both the sciences and social sciences toward a common, pressing objective.
ISSN:0043-1397
1944-7973
DOI:10.1029/2005WR004372