| A Brief Introduction to the Arabic Alphabet: Its Origins and Various Forms Contributor(s): Healey, John (Author), Smith, Rex (Author) |
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ISBN: 0863564313 ISBN-13: 9780863564314 Publisher: Saqi Books OUR PRICE: $13.46 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: April 2009 Annotation: The Arabic alphabet has a fascinating history, one that is entwined with the development of culture and society in the Middle East. The authors trace the origins of the Arabic alphabet back to Aramaic, a descendant of Phoenecian, which itself gave rise to the Hebrew and Greek alphabets. The third title in the series that offers a primer for both general readers and students alike, "A Brief Introduction to the Arabic Alphabet" is illustrated and contains glossaries, indices, and suggestions for further reading. John Healey is a professor of Semitic studies at the University of Manchester. Rex Smith is an Arabist, historian, and scholar of the medieval history of Yemen. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Language Arts & Disciplines | Alphabets & Writing Systems |
| Dewey: 492.711 |
| Series: Brief Introduction |
| Physical Information: 0.3" H x 5.22" W x 7.94" (0.32 lbs) 116 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: The Arabic alphabet has a fascinating history, one that is entwined with the development of culture and society in the Middle East. The authors trace the origins of the Arabic alphabet back to Aramaic, a descendant of Phoenecian, which itself gave rise to the Hebrew and Greek alphabets. The third title in the series that offers a primer for both general readers and students alike, A Brief Introduction to the Arabic Alphabet is illustrated and contains glossaries, indices, and suggestions for further reading. John Healey is a professor of Semitic studies at the University of Manchester. Rex Smith is an Arabist, historian, and scholar of the medieval history of Yemen. |