Language and change in the Arab Middle East : the evolution of modern political discourse / / Ami Ayalon, in cooperation with the Dayan Center for Middle Eastern and African Studies, Shiloah Institute, Tel Aviv University

• Autore: Ayalon Ami <1945-.>
• Pubblicazione: New York : , : Oxford University Press, , 1987
• Edizione: 1st ed.
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (211 pages)
• Disciplina: 492/.7/09
• Soggetto topico: Arabic language - History - 19th century; Political science - Arab countries - History - 19th century
• Soggetto geografico: Arab countries Politics and government
• Note generali: Description based upon print version of record.
• Nota di bibliografia: Bibliographical references and index.
• Nota di contenuto: Contents; List of Abbreviations; Introduction; 1. Religious Communities and Nation-States; 2. Sultans, Kings, Emperors; 3. Subjects and Citizens; 4. The Sociopolitical Elite-Traditional Standards of Seniority; 5. The Sociopolitical Elite-Leadership by Popular Election; 6. Constitutions, Laws, Legislation; 7. Government, Autocratic and Otherwise; 8. Instruments of Modern Politics-Parliaments and Parties; Conclusion; Notes; Sources; Index
• Sommario/riassunto: In this study of the rise of modern Arabic, the author analyses language to document the sudden and profound transformation undergone by Middle Eastern societies under the impact of 19th century European expansion and influence.
• Titolo autorizzato: Language and change in the Arab Middle East
• ISBN: 1-280-52316-6; 0-19-536479-1
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Record Nr.: 9910827234403321
• Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II
• Serie: Studies in Middle Eastern history (New York, N.Y.)