Linguistic Diversity in Space and Time

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