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Linguistic Diversity in Space and Time
Johanna Nichols
- 01 Sep 1992
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TL;DR: 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.
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Abstract: 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"
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