Theories of Polynesian Origins

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Theories of Polynesian Origins

• 1. Fast TrainOut of Taiwan (Bellwood, Blust,
  Spriggs? Kirch?)
• 2. Slow BoatOut of Island SE Asia (Oppenheimer,
  Spriggs?, Kirch?)
• 3. Indigenous InnovationBismarck people figure
  it out with a little help from SE Asia
  (Allen/White)
• 4. Voyaging CorridorNew Guinea, Bismarck,
  Solomons and SE Asia people figure it out
  together, travel a lot (Terrell et al.)
• 5. Kon TikiOut of South America (Heyerdahl)

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1. Fast Train
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2. Slow Boat
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3. Indigenous Development
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4. Voyaging Corridor
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5. Kon Tiki