Linguistic Diversity in Space and Time
Author | : Johanna Nichols |
Publisher | : University of Chicago Press |
Total Pages | : 376 |
Release | : 2018-12-14 |
ISBN-10 | : 9780226580593 |
ISBN-13 | : 0226580598 |
Rating | : 4/5 (93 Downloads) |
Download or read book Linguistic Diversity in Space and Time written by Johanna Nichols and published by University of Chicago Press. This book was released on 2018-12-14 with total page 376 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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