Modern Arabic Sociolinguistics

by Abdulkafi Albirini

Modern Arabic Sociolinguistics outlines and evaluates the major approaches and methods used in Arabic sociolinguistic research with respect to diglossia, codeswitching, language variation and attitudes and social identity. This Based on the author’s recent fieldwork in several Arab countries this book is an essential resource for researchers and students of sociolinguistics, Arabic linguistics, and Arabic studies.

438 pages, Paperback

First published September 22, 2015

Reviews

[Sara · Rating 4 out of 5]

The most interesting and enlightening book ever read about Arabic sociolinguistics I've read.

[Mays · Rating 5 out of 5]

The book is very good overall, but I like the empirical part in particular because it makes the book more than a review of the existing literature.