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...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0226580571
• ISBN13: 9780226580579
• Release Date: June 1999
• Publisher: University of Chicago Press
• Length: 374 Pages
• Weight: 1.14 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"