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Bethwyn Evans is a researcher at the Australian National University specializing in historical comparative linguistics and contact linguistics. With a keen interest in Austronesian and Papuan languages, she examines the linguistic diversification and the historical connections among these language families, especially those located in Bougainville, Papua New Guinea, and the western Solomon Islands. Her work integrates insights from various disciplines such as archaeology, anthropology, and genetics to enhance the understanding of linguistic evolution and social continuity. Evans holds a Bachelor’s degree with honors and a PhD from ANU and has contributed significantly to the field through her research and collaborations.
Australian National University • Canberra, ACT, Australia
Main research focus on historical comparative linguistics and the relationship between linguistic and non-linguistic data.
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