Arabic Sociolinguistics: Topics in Diglossia, Gender, Identity, and Politics, Second Edition

By Reem Bassiouney

Book Overview

In this second edition of Arabic Sociolinguistics , Reem Bassiouney expands the discussion of major theoretical approaches since the publication of the book's first edition to account for new sociolinguistic theories in Arabic contexts with up-to-date examples, data, and approaches. The second edition features revised sections on diglossia, code-switching, gender discourse, language variation, and language policy in the region while adding a chapter on critical sociolinguistics--a new framework for critiquing the scholarly practices of sociolinguistics. Bassiouney also examines the impact of politics and new media on Arabic language. Arabic Sociolinguistics continues to be a uniquely valuable resource for understanding the theoretical framework of the language.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1626167877
• ISBN13: 9781626167872
• Release Date: April 2020
• Publisher: Georgetown University Press
• Length: 336 Pages
• Weight: 1.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.2" x 9.2"
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher