数据库建设与清史研究

The Establishment of Databases and Research in Qing History

清史数据库建设在近二十年内取得了突出的成绩,科研机构的推动与商业公司的运营是两大动力。清史数据库建设及随之而来的量化史学研究克服了传统研究缺乏系统性数据或数据缺失严重等弊端,为计量方法的应用提供了相当便利的条件,但也将带来史料运用与理解方面一系列新的问题。为应对清史数字化发展进程,有必要建设数据共享平台,并将公益与商业开发适度结合,但与此同时,在数字时代更要重视传统史学的训练。

There have been breakthrough achievements in the building of historical databases for Qing history,and the basic documentary databases and specialized databases have developed together. The establishment of Qing history databases and the subsequent quantification of historical research has overcome the lack of systemic statistical data in traditional historical research and other serious deficiencies in statistical research. These databases have greatly improved the opportunities for using quantitative methods but there are also new issues in the use and understanding of historical materials.The development of local historical statistical archives requires a parallel development of platforms for sharing data and the balancing of public benefits and commercialization. At the same time,in the age of digitization it is still important to provide training in traditional historical methods.