Linguistic Diversity In Space And Time

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