Language: English
Published by Columbia University Press, 1997
ISBN 10: 0231111525 ISBN 13: 9780231111522
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Language: English
Published by Columbia University Press, New York, 1997
ISBN 10: 0231111525 ISBN 13: 9780231111522
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Language: English
Published by Columbia University Press, 2001
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Language: English
Published by Columbia University Press, 2001
ISBN 10: 0748614362 ISBN 13: 9780748614363
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Language: English
Published by Edinburgh University Press, 2014
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Published by Edinburgh University Press, 2014
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Published by Edinburgh University Press, 2026
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Published by Edinburgh University Press, 2001
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Add to basketSoft cover. Condition: New. Summary:This general introduction to the Arabic Language, now available in paperback, places special emphasis on the history and variation of the language. 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 the earliest beginnings to modern times. The reader is offered 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. Intended as an introductory guide for students of Arabic, it will also be a useful tool for discussions both from a historical linguistic and from a socio-linguistic perspective. -- Back cover.
Language: English
Published by John Benjamins Publishing Company, 1995
ISBN 10: 9027245622 ISBN 13: 9789027245625
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Language: English
Published by Edinburgh University Press, 2014
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Add to basketPaperback. Condition: New. This is the third edition, fully revised and updated, of this indispensable introduction to Arabic linguistics.New for this edition: Presents new perspectives on the history of Arabic from the period before Islam in two completely revised chapters reporting on the ground-breaking discoveries in this field Covers recent developments in language use in the media after the Arab Spring Examines the influence of social media on language use and language attitudes concerning Arabic, and the use of the language in political and religious discourse Contains text samples of Standard Arabic in Arabic script and English translation as well as dialect texts in the major Arabic dialects Engages with the huge amount of new publications on Arabic linguistics, including several handbooksConcentrating 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 the modern age. The reader is given 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.Key features: Covers all aspects of the history of Arabic, the Arabic linguistic tradition, Arabic dialects, sociolinguistics and Arabic as a world language Makes links between linguistic history and cultural history Emphasises the role of contacts between Arabic and other languages.
Language: English
Published by Edinburgh University Press, Edinburgh, 2026
ISBN 10: 1399542702 ISBN 13: 9781399542708
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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. This is the third edition, fully revised and updated, of this indispensable introduction to Arabic linguistics.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 the modern age. The reader is given 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:Presents new perspectives on the history of Arabic from the period before Islam in two completely revised chapters reporting on the ground-breaking discoveries in this fieldCovers recent developments in language use in the media after the Arab SpringExamines the influence of social media on language use and language attitudes concerning Arabic, and the use of the language in political and religious discourseContains text samples of Standard Arabic in Arabic script and English translation as well as dialect texts in the major Arabic dialectsEngages with the huge amount of new publications on Arabic linguistics, including several handbooks This is the third edition, fully revised and updated, of this indispensable introduction to Arabic linguistics. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.
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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. 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. An introductory guide for students of Arabic language, Arabic historical linguistics and Arabic sociolinguistics. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.
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Paperback. Condition: New. 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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