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Linguistic Diversity in Space and Time
Johanna Nichols
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Description for Linguistic Diversity in Space and Time
Paperback. This volume proposes means of describing, comparing, and interpreting linguistic diversity, both genetic and structural, providing the foundations for a theory of diversity based upon popular science. Num Pages: 358 pages, 5 line drawings, 96 tables, 12 maps. BIC Classification: CFA; CFF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 156 x 227 x 20. Weight in Grams: 506.
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
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
Product Details
Publisher
University Of Chicago Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1999
Condition
New
Weight
506g
Number of Pages
358
Place of Publication
, United States
ISBN
9780226580579
SKU
V9780226580579
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