num_pages: 374
description: 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
language: English
title: Linguistic Diversity in Space and Time
titlecomplete: Linguistic Diversity in Space and Time
genres: Language, Linguistics
ratings_count: 13
publisher: University of Chicago Press