Characteristics of Anthropology Ethnology in China

It is characteristic of China to attach importance to the utilization of historical materials and the construction of discipline system.

1. Pay attention to the use of historical materials: There are many works on ethnic studies in China in past dynasties, and the richness of historical materials is unique in the world. These ancient ethnographic materials provide extensive resources for long-term research. The history of China has had an important influence on ethnology. Many ethnologists in China have received good historical training and regard the historical foundation as an essential quality. Able to skillfully use historical methods to study the ancient ethnographic materials of China.

2. The discipline system construction has China characteristics: China Anthropology Ethnology has its own characteristics in the discipline system construction. It is a combination of western anthropological theory, classic Marxist ethnology, Soviet ethnology and China's experience and theoretical research. On this comprehensive basis, China Anthropology Ethnology has established a discipline system with its own characteristics.