Re: Ainu, language and genetics

Glen, I really don't understand how you can separate a person's genetic compostion from his language ability. Your African-American should have a stronger affinity for the language of his/her ancestral home than he does for the English language. The same applies to cultural affinity, food preferences etc. If the Ainu derive their genetics from the mainland west, that's where scholars should search for the Ainu language.

Gerry

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From: Glen Gordon

To: nostratic@yahoogroups.com

Sent: Monday, September 24, 2001 10:37 PM

Subject: [nostratic] Ainu, language and genetics

No one in their right mind considers genetics and language interchangeable concepts nor should anyone assume that they always go in the same direction. Period. So, while the Ainu may derive much of their genetics from the mainland to the west, the origin of their language must be examined seperately and unbiasedly.