Structuralist studies in Arabic linguistics
Subtitle: Charles A. Ferguson's papers, 1954-1994
By: [compiled] by R. Kirk Belnap and Niloofar Haeri.
Contributors: Belnap, R. Kirk.; Haeri, Niloofar, 1958-
Series: Studies in Semitic languages and linguistics,; 24
Publisher: E.J. Brill
Published: 1997
Place of publication: Leiden; New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 276
Subjects: Arabic language.; Sociolinguistics.
Description: Containing Charles Ferguson's papers on Arabic linguistics, this volume addresses issues of continuing concern in phonology, syntax, historical linguistics, and sociolinguistics. The introduction provides a biographical sketch, including excerpts from interviews with Ferguson in which he discusses his career and dealings with Arabic. A critical overview precedes each of the four sections (Diachronica, Phonology, Register and Genre, and General).

This work fills an important gap in the history of linguistics in documenting much of the career and contributions of a formative figure in American linguistics. In addition to updating Ferguson's articles, the volume preserves Ferguson's reflections on the events, personalities, relationships, and issues at the time he wrote the articles, as well as on subsequent developments. A unique and fascinating picture of a pioneer linguist.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.