The Arabic Language Contributor(s): Versteegh, Kees (Author) |
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ISBN: 0748645284 ISBN-13: 9780748645282 Publisher: Edinburgh University Press OUR PRICE: $118.75 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: May 2014 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Foreign Language Study | Arabic - Language Arts & Disciplines | Linguistics - General - Religion | Islam - General |
Dewey: 492.7 |
LCCN: 2015301742 |
Physical Information: 1.3" H x 6.3" W x 9.3" (1.98 lbs) 416 pages |
Themes: - Religious Orientation - Islamic |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: Covering all aspects of the history of Arabic, the Arabic linguistic tradition, Arabic dialects, sociolinguistics and Arabic as a world language, this introductory guide is perfect for students of Arabic, Arabic historical linguistics and Arabic sociolinguistics. Concentrating on the difference between the two types of Arabic - the classical standard language and the dialects - Kees Versteegh charts the history and development of the Arabic language from its earliest beginnings to modern times. Students will gain a solid grounding in the structure of the language, its historical context and its use in various literary and non-literary genres, as well as an understanding of the role of Arabic as a cultural, religious and political world language. New for this edition: additional chapters on the structure of Arabic, Bilingualism and Arabic pidgins and creoles; a full explanation of the use of conventional Arabic transcription and IPA characters; an updated bibliography and all chapters have been revised and updated in light of recent research. |