The Path to Academic Reality: A Historical and Theoretical Discussion of Modern Academic Research Methods in China

Author: Li Chenggui
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Publish Date: 2002-06-01
Features: Every field of study relies on research methods, and it can even be said that knowledge is about methods. The exhaustion of methods signifies the stagnation of knowledge, while the flourishing of methods represents the development of academia. In the 20th century, the influence of research methods on Chinese academic research was both widespread and profound. This is the fundamental basis for this book to take "Research Methods of Modern Chinese Academic Studies" as a research course. The entire book uses major academic debates that occurred in different historical periods of the 20th century as its source, striving to uncover the underlying research method issues within them. On this foundation, it provides a relatively detailed discussion and in-depth exploration of the types, evolution, and trends of research methods. The aim is to offer a mirror for contemporary and future Chinese academic research and development.