Review of: A Guide to the World's Languages Volume 1: Classification

Reviews the book, A guide to the world's languages Volume 1: Classification by Merritt Ruhlen (1987). In this volume, Merritt Ruhlen presents the first complete genetic classification of the world's approximately 5000 languages. In terms of current knowledge, Ruhlen's compilation is meticulously executed and staggering in scope. This volume, in conjunction with the expected Volumes 2 and 3, should give both linguists and non-linguists valuable access to knowledge concerning world languages, their classification, diversity, geographical distribution and history. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2022 APA, all rights reserved)