An Interactive History of the Imperial Examination:A Bottom-up Study through Relational Perspectives
The interactive history of the imperial examination is a study focused on the history related to interactive activities associated with the imperial examination.It represents a new interdisciplinary field of research.From the perspective of academic origin,it is an important branch of the history of imperial examination activities,as well as an expansion and deepening of research into this historical phenomenon.The study of the interactive history of the imperial examination reflects a strong humanistic focus.It begins with the observation of the"colorful world"from the"specific figures"with an attempt to explore the connection between the imperial examination system and human life.Not only does it enrich the research content of the history of the imperial examination and perfect the research paradigm for imperial examination studies,but it also facilitates historical reflection on reality,providing references for the reform and development in today's society.To study the interactive history of the imperial examination,we should reconstruct the interpersonal network of research objects and return to the"field"formed by the imperial examination in terms of network construction.In terms of the collection of historical materials,we should pay attention to the diversified sources of historical materials and establish the macro-view of historical materials.Regarding the selection of research methods,we should prioritize the problem orientation and learn from multi-disciplinary research methods.In terms of language expression,we should adopt a narrative approach to enhance the readability of the text.With increasing scholarly attention,the study of the interactions in the imperial examination will become a rapidly developing academic growth point in studies of the imperial examinations.