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Linguistic Diversity in Space and Time (Repost)

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Linguistic Diversity in Space and Time (Repost)

Johanna Nichols, "Linguistic Diversity in Space and Time"
1992 | pages: 359 | ISBN: 0226580563 | PDF | 16,1 mb

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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