Interdisciplinary Perspectives on Fieldwork: Journey, Value, and Pathway

Journal: Modern Economics & Management Forum DOI: 10.32629/memf.v5i4.2561

Shihui Bao, Qing Tao

College of Philosophy, Law & Political Science, Shanghai Normal University, Shanghai 200234, China

Abstract

The research aims to explore the application and development of field surveys in interdisciplinary research. Initially, an overview of the historical background of field surveys is provided. Subsequently, the research discusses the significance of interdisciplinary research utilizing field surveys, primarily elucidating the importance from two perspectives: understanding the world and transforming it. Following this, the article proposes research pathways for interdisciplinary field surveys, encompassing problem orientation, bottom-up approaches, and holistic perspectives. This research aims to deepen understanding of field survey theory and offer a fresh perspective for interdisciplinary research.

Keywords

fieldwork; cross-cutting interdisciplinary research; cultural sciences

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