Structuralist Studies in Arabic Linguistics: Charles A. Ferguson’s Papers, 1954-1994

Containing Charles Ferguson’s papers on Arabic linguistics, this volume addresses issues of continuing concern in phonology, syntax, historical linguistics, and sociolinguistics. A critical overview precedes each of the four sections: diachronica, phonology, register and genre, and general. In addition to updating Ferguson’s articles, the volume preserves his reflections on the events, personalities and issues at the time he wrote, as well as on subsequent developments.