| Linguistic Diversity in Space and Time Contributor(s): Nichols, Johanna (Author) |
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ISBN: 0226580571 ISBN-13: 9780226580579 Publisher: University of Chicago Press OUR PRICE: $39.60 Product Type: Paperback Published: June 1999 Annotation: 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" |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Language Arts & Disciplines | Linguistics - General |
| Dewey: 410 |
| Physical Information: 0.79" H x 5.98" W x 8.96" (1.12 lbs) 374 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher 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 |