What is it about?
The contexts in which traumatic experiences occur vary markedly. To understand these contexts we need to consider not only theoretical and methodological differences between disciplines, but also the constraints each discipline places on its practitioners. These constraints may present obstacles to interdisciplinary work.
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Why is it important?
We need to bring biology, psychology and social sciences together to better understand and treat trauma.
Perspectives
Interdisciplinarity is often promoted but not often practiced. This essay discussed why and proposes some solutions.
Laurence Kirmayer
McGill University
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This page is a summary of: Epilogue: Trauma and the Vicissitudes of Interdisciplinary Integration, Cambridge University Press,
DOI: 10.1017/cbo9780511500008.028.
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