The Highlands of West New Guinea

The book explores the central highlands of West New Guinea, focusing on its diverse language groups, including the Amungme, Dani, and Yali. It highlights the region's historical significance, particularly its discovery in the 1930s and the role of American Evangelical missionaries in reaching the Baliem Valley by 1954. As part of a series aimed at enhancing scholarly work on New Guinea, it encourages contributions from both new and established researchers, emphasizing the importance of oral history, folklore, and local literature in understanding the island's unique cultural landscape.