| ID | 078177 |
| Title Proper | Austronesians in linguistic disguise |
| Other Title Information | Fataluku cultural fusion in East Timor |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | McWilliam, Andrew |
| Publication | 2007. |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | This paper explores the relationship between language and cultural practice in the Fataluku language community of East Timor. A Papuan language and member of what is referred to as the Trans New Guinea Phylum (TNGP) of languages, Fataluku society nevertheless exhibits many cultural ideas and practices suggesting a long period of engagement and accommodation to Austronesian cosmopolitanism. The idea that Fataluku speakers are 'Austronesians in disguise' points to the significance of cultural hybridity on the Austronesian boundary |
| `In' analytical Note | Journal of South East Asian Studies Vol. 38, No.2; Jun 2007: p 255-275 |
| Journal Source | Journal of South East Asian Studies Vol. 38, No.2; Jun 2007: p 255-275 |
| Key Words | East Timor ; Australia |