Linguistic Diversity in Space and Time

ISBN-13: 9780226580579 / Angielski / Miękka / 1999 / 358 str.

Johanna Nichols

Opis

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""