Linguistic Diversity in Space and Time (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780226580562)

In this ground-breaking book, Johanna Nichols proposes means of describing, comparing, and interpreting linguistic diversity, both genetic and structural, providing the foundations for a theory of diversity based upon population science. This book will interest linguists, archaeologists, and population specialists.

"An awe-inspiring book, unequalled in scope, originality, and the range of language data considered."--Anna Siewierska, Linguistics

"Fascinating. . . . A brilliant pioneering study."--Journal of Indo-European Studies

"A superbly reasoned book."--John A. C. Greppin, Times Literary Supplement

Author: Johanna Nichols
ISBN-10: 0226580563
ISBN-13: 9780226580562
Publisher: University of Chicago Press
Language: English
Published: 09/01/1992
Pages: 374
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.55lbs
Size: 9.36h x 6.40w x 1.04d