Excerpt from Über die Namen Papúa, Dajak und Alfuren
Ueber die Bedeutung der Bezeichnung Papua, welche den Bewohnern Neuguinea's und benachbarter Inseln beigelegt wird, gehen die Meinungen der Schriftsteller weniger auseinan der als über die Herleitung dieser Bezeichnung. Die Meisten sind der Ansicht, es bedeute kraushaarig, Einige meinen es bedeute braun, schwarz oder dunkelfarbig.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book explores the origins and meanings of three significant names used to describe ethnic groups in the Pacific and Southeast Asia: Papua, Dajak, and Alfuren. The author examines the historical and linguistic evidence surrounding these terms, challenging popular assumptions about their etymology and usage. By situating these names within their broader cultural and linguistic contexts, the book sheds light on the complex histories of these regions and the ways in which outsiders have perceived and categorized their indigenous populations. Through meticulous research and analysis, the author provides valuable insights into the dynamic relationships between language, identity, and power relations. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9780243887019_0
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