A Linguistic History of Arabic
, by Owens, JonathanNote: Supplemental materials are not guaranteed with Rental or Used book purchases.
- ISBN: 9780199290826 | 0199290822
- Cover: Hardcover
- Copyright: 7/13/2006
A Linguistic History of Arabic challenges the traditional accounts of the progression of classical Arabic to contemporary dialects. It presents a rich and complex picture of early Arabic language history and establishes the basis for a comprehensive, linguistically-based understanding of the history of Arabic. The arguments are set out in a manner accessible to students and scholars of Arabic and Islamic culture, as well as to those studying Arabic and historical linguists.