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In this groundbreaking 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 aweinspiring book, unequalled in scope, originality, and the range of language data considered.Anna Siewierska, LinguisticsFascinating. . . . A brilliant pioneering study.Journal of IndoEuropean StudiesA superbly reasoned book.John A. C. Greppin, Times Literary Supplement
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In this groundbreaking 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 aweinspiring book, unequalled in scope, originality, and the range of language data considered.Anna Siewierska, LinguisticsFascinating. . . . A brilliant pioneering study.Journal of IndoEuropean StudiesA superbly reasoned book.John A. C. Greppin, Times Literary Supplement
