The Studies of Ethnicity in China： Origin, Achievements and Problems

本文从缘起、成就及问题三方面对中国族群研究进行了学术梳理和论述。首先，作者回顾了1990年代“族群”（ethnic goup）概念及相关理论进入中国内地学术界的背景及历程；其次，对中国族群研究取得的成就进行了评述；最后，对中国族群研究存在的问题进行了探讨。This paper discusses the origin, achievements and problems of the studies of ethnicity in China. Firstly, the authors review the background and history how the concept of ethnic group and its related theories was introduced into the academic circle in Chinese Mainland in1990s. Then they give an evaluation on the achievements of the studies of ethnicity in China. Finally, the problems of the studies of ethnicity in China are addressed