Bellwood, Peter
Austronesians: Historical and Comparative Perspectives (Comparative Austronesian Series)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780731521326
- author:
- Bellwood, Peter
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Department of Anthropology (Australian National Un
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2006
- Pages:
- 359
- Dimensions:
- 25 x 17.6 x 2.6 centimetres (0.8
- Genre:
- Nonfiction
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
The Austronesian-speaking population of the world is estimated to number over 270 million people, living across half the globe. This comprehensive volume brings together seventeen papers that explore the common origins and historical transformations of these diverse populations. The papers examine current ideas on linguistics, prehistory, anthropology, and recorded history of the Austronesians, providing a general survey of this broad swathe of cultures. The focus is on understanding their shared past and how it has shaped their present-day societies. Published in 1995 as part of the Comparative Austronesian Project, this publication offers valuable insights into the complex history and cultural heritage of the Austronesian-speaking world.
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