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*