Linguistic Diversity in Space and Time

By Johanna Nichols

Book 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

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0226580563
• ISBN13: 9780226580562
• Release Date: September 1992
• Publisher: University of Chicago Press
• Length: 374 Pages
• Weight: 1.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.4" x 9.4"