Ethnology is a discipline that studies the occurrence, development and changes of ethnic groups. Through on-the-spot investigation, literature analysis and comparative study, we can understand the socio-economic structure, political system, social life, family and marriage, customs and habits, religious beliefs, language, literature and art, moral norms and ideology of all ethnic groups.
Basic introduction:
Ethnology, as an independent major, was formed and developed in Europe and America in the middle of19th century, and was introduced to China in the early 20th century. It makes a comprehensive investigation of the nation as a whole, studies the origin, development and demise of the nation, and studies the productivity and relations of production, economic base and superstructure of all ethnic groups.
Anthropology in a broad sense often regards ethnology as a branch of cultural anthropology; Anthropology in a narrow sense regards ethnology as a discipline alongside anthropology. ?
Reference to the above content: Baidu Encyclopedia-Ethnology