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in Arabic The Essentials of the Strong Verb in Arabic A Study if the Assimilation and Substitution in Arabic The Phonological Changes due to the Hamza and Weak Consonant in Arabic The Basics & Intricacies of Arabic Morphology A Study of Arabic Phonology Causes and Principles in Arabic Arabic Proverbs and Wise Sayings About the Author |
Causes and Principles in Arabic Product Description One of the interesting features in Arabic linguistics is the reference to causes and principles in the explanation of many linguistic phenomena. This scientific approach seems to have developed from the middle of the 8th century and onwards with the influence of Greek philosophy on Arabic linguistics and on other disciplines. The present book provides information on several causes and principles in Arabic morphology and phonology, with a strong focus on the words, letters and vowels. Examples, qur’anic quotations and verses are presented in both Arabic script and Roman transcription and different theories are explored. Some of the causes that are discussed are the choice of a certain letter or vowel to a form, different phonological changes such as the elision or the addition of a vowel or a letter and the likes or dislikes of certain combinations. The references to several works of linguistics from the classical period until our days elucidate many intricacies and reflect the interests of several linguists in these topics. By Sindibad Reviews This book is an exploration of many puzzling topics in Arabic morphology that have emerged after the eight century with the important founders and practitioners of Arabic grammar such as Sibawaihi, Al-Mazini, Ibn Jinni, and many others. The author explores a selective data that unravels many intriguing issues concerning the reasons of many linguistic phenomena, such as the like or dislike of a certain vowel or letter to a form, the reason of a specific morphological change, such as the elision or the addition of a vowel or a letter to a form and many other topics. The examples are written in both Arabic script and Roman transcription, which facilitates the use of the work. The topics touch all the classes of morphology from the regular to the irregular classes of verbs and are set out in a concise manner making the work accessible to both the students and scholars of the Arabic language and culture. This book is an exploration of many puzzling topics in Arabic morphology that have emerged after the eight century with the important founders and practitioners of Arabic grammar such as Sibawaihi, Al-Mazini, Ibn Jinni, and many others. The author explores a selective data that unravels many intriguing issues concerning the reasons of many linguistic phenomena, such as the like or dislike of a certain vowel or letter to a form, the reason of a specific morphological change, such as the elision or the addition of a vowel or a letter to a form and many other topics. The examples are written in both Arabic script and Roman transcription, which facilitates the use of the work. The topics touch all the classes of morphology from the regular to the irregular classes of verbs and are set out in a concise manner making the work accessible to both the students and scholars of the Arabic language and culture. By Arthur Smith The Author has done a good job of bringing to light the life of one of the earliest grammarians of Arabic Language. Overall, the book is a good read, although a reader who does not have some background in Arabic Grammar will feel lost after the first few terms. This book is also a very good primer for anyone who wants to delve into the intricacies of Sibawayhi’s Al-Kitab since the author has very diligently described various chapters/parts of Al-Kitab and how the work helped in the growth of a nascent Arabic grammar. All in all, a work well done. PrLog |
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