The Arabic Language
The Arabic Language by C. H. M. Versteegh, published by Edinburgh University Press in 2014, is a comprehensive guide that explores the history and development of the Arabic language. This second edition, spanning 410 pages, provides an introduction to various aspects of Arabic, including its linguistic tradition, dialects, and sociolinguistics. It is designed for students interested in Arabic historical linguistics and offers insights into the classical standard language as well as regional dialects.
Readers will find a thorough examination of the structure of Arabic and its historical context, along with its significance in literary and non-literary genres. The book also addresses Arabic’s role as a cultural, religious, and political language on a global scale. This edition includes new chapters on bilingualism, Arabic pidgins and creoles, and a detailed explanation of conventional Arabic transcription and IPA characters. Each chapter has been revised to reflect recent research, making it a valuable resource for anyone studying the Arabic language.
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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.
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