Linguistic Diversity in Space and Time (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780226580579)

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: 0226580571
ISBN-13: 9780226580579
Publisher: University of Chicago Press
Language: English
Published: 06/01/1999
Pages: 374
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.12lbs
Size: 8.96h x 5.98w x 0.79d