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OverviewIn 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 Full Product DetailsAuthor: Johanna NicholsPublisher: The University of Chicago Press Imprint: University of Chicago Press Edition: New edition Dimensions: Width: 1.60cm , Height: 0.20cm , Length: 2.30cm Weight: 0.624kg ISBN: 9780226580579ISBN 10: 0226580571 Pages: 374 Publication Date: 01 June 1999 Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate , Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Manufactured on demand ![]() We will order this item for you from a manufactured on demand supplier. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |