History of the Arabic Language

Name: History of the Arabic Language
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ISBN: 9780521652940

ISBN-10: 0521652944

ISBN-13: 9780521652940

Edition: 2008

Authors: Michael Carter

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The Arabic language has a fascinating history spanning over 3000 years, from its obscure desert origins to its present status as a major world language. This comprehensive account traces the development of Arabic from its beginnings until the present day, following its syntax, morphology, phonology and lexicon in a variety of spoken and written forms, as they evolved from Old to Classical Arabic, through to the modern dialects and contemporary written forms of today. Covering everything from the earliest inscriptions to text messaging, it begins by showing how Arabic first arose in its Semitic context, and concludes by discussing its current state and future prospects as a world language.…

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Michael Carter is Visiting Professor at the University of Hohenheim, Germany.