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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

Linguistic Diversity in Space and Time

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In this ground-breaking book, Johanna Nichols proposes means of describing, comparing, and interpreting linguistic diversity, both genetic and structural, providing... Read more

    Publisher: The University of Chicago Press
    Publication Date: 01/06/1999
    ISBN13: 9780226580579, 978-0226580579
    ISBN10: 0226580571

    Number of Pages: 374

    Non Fiction , Dictionaries, Reference & Language

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    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

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