Uncovering Indigenous Experiences at the Scene of History——Historical Anthropological Research as Methodology
China's vast territory cannot be simply summarized to clarify its richness;it must be interpreted within specific regions and specific contexts.This interpretation represents a narrative and research logic that is different from the past,and it is not merely a simple shift from a"top-down"logic to a"bottom-up"logic.Unlike any definition of"historical anthropology"by historians or anthropologists in the Western academic community,it emphasizes the interpretation of documents in the field and the use of field methods to interpret documents,based on a proficient mastery of traditional historical materials and a thorough familiarity with the traditions of Chinese indigenous academic research.In a dynamic and open process,this approach aims to achieve continuous methodological breakthroughs and transcendence.
the scene of historyhistorical anthropologyindigenous experiences