Prehistory of the Indo-Malaysian Archipelago
Bellwood, Peter (1985). Prehistory of the Indo-Malaysian Archipelago. Sydney: Academic Press, 1985. 370. doi:10.2307/2802978. ISBN 978-1-921313-12-7. ISSN 0025-1496.
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Abstract: A
scholarly monograph titled Prehistory of the Indo-malaysian Archipelago focusing on the geographic region of the Indo-Malaysian Archipelago. The document is a comprehensive historical account covering prehistoric periods and includes detailed discussions on archaeological findings, cultural developments, and anthropological insights within the archipelago. The time periods explicitly addressed span from early human settlement through various prehistoric phases up to the threshold of recorded history. The text incorporates references to specific island groups and locations within the archipelago, including treatment of Micronesia as part of the broader regional context. The work engages with subject domains such as archaeology, anthropology, and regional history, and it integrates data from surveys, excavations, and comparative analyses. The document also references institutional contributions and scholarly debates relevant to the study of prehistoric Southeast Asia. The structural scope includes taxonomic cataloging of artifacts, synthesis of archaeological site reports, and interpretive frameworks for understanding cultural evolution in the region. The monograph situates the Indo-Malaysian Archipelago within wider prehistoric migration and interaction networks, providing a detailed account of material culture and environmental adaptations.
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