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    This book examines the development of theories of sentence types in medieval Arabic grammar from the earliest grammarians through modern scholarship. It describes how the medieval theory of 'amal, which is central to Arabic grammar, influenced evolving theories of sentence structure. Each major topic is discussed in depth to explore the underlying principles and conceptual problems arising from conflicts with the theory of 'amal. The book provides linguists and others interested in the history of Arabic grammar or linguistic thinking a detailed analysis of this important topic.

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    This book examines the development of theories of sentence types in medieval Arabic grammar from the earliest grammarians through modern scholarship. It describes how the medieval theory of 'amal, which is central to Arabic grammar, influenced evolving theories of sentence structure. Each major topic is discussed in depth to explore the underlying principles and conceptual problems arising from conflicts with the theory of 'amal. The book provides linguists and others interested in the history of Arabic grammar or linguistic thinking a detailed analysis of this important topic.

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    Sentence Types and Word-Order Patterns

    in Written Arabic
    Medieval and Modern Perspectives

    Author: Yishai Peled

    Sentence types and word-order patterns in Arabic have been a


    matter of debate and
    controversy for a long period of time. They were hotly discussed by
    the medieval Arab grammarians and continue to be a major topic Publish: 30 Nov 2008
    of discussion among modern scholars. This book describes the Pages: xiv, 250 pp.
    development of the medieval grammarians' theory of sentence Language: English
    types; a development from the theory of ‘amal, which lies at the Subjects: Afro-Asiatic
    heart of medieval Arabic grammatical tradition. Languages, Languages and
    Each major topic is discussed with a view to explore the basic Linguistics, Linguistics, Middle
    principles underlying the medieval grammarians' arguments. East and Islamic Studies,
    Special attention is given to conceptual problems arising from Morphology & Syntax,
    con icts with the theory of ‘amal. This is followed by an assessme Languages and Linguistics,
    See More History of Linguistics &
    Philosophy of Language,
    Readership Languages and Linguistics
    Publisher: Brill
    All those interested in Arabic grammar and the history of Arabic
    grammar, as well as linguists, in particular those interested in the Series:
    history of linguistic thinking in general. Studies in Semitic Languages and
    Linguistics, Volume: 52
    For more information see brill.com
      E-Book
    Publisher ISBN: 978-90-47-
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    brill@turpin-distribution.com Publisher ISBN: 978-90-04-
    17062-9
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    EUR €164.00 / USD $204.00

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