Chris Buckley (@chrisbuckley.bsky.social)

What do non-southeast Asian scholars offer to southeast Asian studies? The answer (which I suspect could apply anywhere) is perspectives that are not rooted in ethnonationalism link.springer.com/article/10.1...

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What Does the History of Prehistoric Archaeology in Mainland Southeast Asia Tell Us? Statistical Analysis of Scholarly Publications from 2000 to 2023 - Archaeologies The past 20 years have witnessed profound changes in prehistoric archaeological research in mainland Southeast Asia (MSEA). Based on publication data from related research results—including journal article, book, book section/conference paper, and thesis—this paper provides a bird’s-eye view of how the field of prehistoric archaeology has developed over the past 20 years and, in particular, the role of local and international scholars. The findings show that Western scholars, who remain active in this field, have had a comprehensive and far-reaching influence on the discipline of prehistoric archaeology in MSEA. Local and international scholars have remarkably contrasting interests in terms of research topics, as local scholars are deeply invested in revealing the intricate threads of their own histories and cultures, while international scholars traverse regional boundaries and engage in macro-level discussion to explore scientific questions. This diversity is also found in their journal selection preferences, with local scholars focusing on local journals and international scholars preferring high-impact international journals. The analysis of institutional cooperation also shows diversified international cooperation and a growing local cooperative practice. This study provides a broad perspective from which to examine the development of research on prehistoric archaeology in MSEA over the last two decades and to deepen our understanding of the state of the field in this region. https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s11759-025-09542-y#Fig5