The Cambridge Handbook of Arabic Linguistics
An overview of key issues and emerging topics in the field
Karin Ryding editor David Wilmsen editor
Format:Hardback
Publisher:Cambridge University Press
Published:30th Sep '21
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This handbook provides a thorough exploration of Arabic linguistics, addressing traditional and modern topics while incorporating new methodologies. The Cambridge Handbook of Arabic Linguistics stands out as a key resource.
The Cambridge Handbook of Arabic Linguistics offers a comprehensive overview of the diverse and evolving field of Arabic linguistics. With contributions from leading international specialists, it addresses both traditional areas, such as morphology and syntax, as well as contemporary topics like language change and the impact of social media. This handbook serves as an essential resource for researchers and advanced students, providing insights into the various forms and functions of the Arabic language, from classical to modern and from written to spoken.
Arabic linguistics is characterized by its rich variety, encompassing a wide range of research traditions. The Cambridge Handbook of Arabic Linguistics highlights the increasing importance of new methodologies, including corpus linguistics and sociolinguistics, which allow for a multifaceted examination of the language. These innovative approaches have led to significant discoveries about the nature of Arabic in use, enhancing our understanding of both traditional fields of study and emerging areas.
Divided into six thematic sections, the handbook covers applied Arabic linguistics, variation and sociolinguistics, theoretical studies, computational and corpus linguistics, new media studies, and the role of Arabic linguistics in literature and translation. This structured approach makes the Cambridge Handbook of Arabic Linguistics an invaluable tool for anyone interested in exploring the dynamic landscape of Arabic linguistics, whether they are seasoned researchers or enthusiastic students.
'Edited by two distinguished scholars of Arabic, this Handbook is a welcome, critical introduction to one of the largest and most important languages of the world. It finds a balance between treating core linguistic matters - including theoretical and descriptive grammar, dialectology, sociolinguistics, and computational and corpus linguistics - and exploring emerging domains such as Arabic in the social media and Applied Linguistics. With its breadth and individual expertise, it promises to be a standard reference work for years to come.' Jonathan Owens, Professor of Arabic Linguistics, Bayreuth University
'The Cambridge Handbook of Arabic Linguistics hosts very important theoretical and empirical contributions to Arabic linguistics. … This volume is a valuable and thought-provoking companion, not only for students and academics who wish to engage in discussions about different subjects pertaining to Arabic linguistics, but also for all the Arabic language enthusiasts, as well as for teachers, writers, translators, and social media users.' Myriam Dali, Brill's Journal of Afroasiatic Languages and Linguistics
'This Handbook heralds a new era in Arabic studies, one which marries tradition and modernity, and where an abundance of important research work is put forward and made available to all those who wish to engage in the ever-growing conversations in this fertile field.' Myriam Dali, Brill's Journal of Afroasiatic Languages and Linguistics
ISBN: 9781108417303
Dimensions: 251mm x 177mm x 40mm
Weight: 1260g
650 pages