Comment on 'Farming and Language in Island Southeast Asia Reframing Austronesian History: Paradigms, especially old ones, die harder than Bruce Willis (original) (raw)

This commentary critically engages with the recent re-assessment of Austronesian linguistic origins proposed by Donohue and Denham. It argues that while the authors provide valuable linguistic insights, they overlook significant contributions from previous dissenting literature and fail to fully acknowledge the complexities involved in the Austronesian dispersal narrative. Additionally, the commentary highlights potential flaws in their claims regarding the novelty of their approach and emphasizes the need for a more inclusive consideration of archaeological and genetic evidence.