Overview
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
- | Publisher: University of Chicago Press
- | Publication Date: Jun 01, 1999
- | Number of Pages: 374 pages
- | Binding: Paperback or Softback
- | ISBN-10: 0226580571
- | ISBN-13: 9780226580579
