Interdisciplinarians stress the importance of breadth of vision, broad context, and systemic thinking. By contrast, disciplinarians
A) emphasize the need to have a deep understanding of a particular subject matter, which we have called "disciplinary reductionism
B) emphasize the need to have a deep understanding of a particular subject, which we have called "disciplinary adequacy"
C) emphasize the need to publish in disciplinary journals.

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Interdisciplinarians prioritize the integration of different fields and perspectives, while disciplinarians prioritize depth of knowledge within a specific subject area. This focus on depth is often referred to as "disciplinary reductionism."

Interdisciplinarians Stress the Importance of Breadth of Vision, Broad Context