The Arabic Language

by Kees Versteegh

Book Overview

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...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0748645276
• ISBN13: 9780748645275
• Release Date: May 2014
• Publisher: Edinburgh University Press
• Length: 416 Pages
• Weight: 1.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.1" x 9.1"