A War of Words: Language and Conflict in the Middle East - Brossura

Suleiman, Yasir

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ISBN 10: 0521546567 ISBN 13: 9780521546560

Casa editrice: Cambridge University Press, 2004

Riassunto

Yasir Suleiman's 2004 book considers national identity in relation to language, the way in which language can be manipulated to signal political, cultural or even historical difference. As a language with a long-recorded heritage and one spoken by the majority of those in the Middle East in a variety of dialects, Arabic is a particularly appropriate vehicle for such an investigation. It is also a penetrating device for exploring the conflicts of the Middle East, the diversity of its peoples and the diversity of their viewpoints. Suleiman's book offers a wealth of empirical material, and intriguing, often poignant illustrations of antagonisms articulated through pun or double entendre.

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Recensione:

'Yasir Suleiman's book is a seminal work on the linguistic situation in the Middle East, its socio-political and cultural roots, and its implications for nationhood and the study of conflict. This is a well-crafted, well organized, and eloquent book. ' Karin Ryding, Georgetown University

' ... the book is a good read also for non-linguists, offering possible new perspectives on conflict dynamics.' Journal of Peace Research

Descrizione del libro:

Suleiman's 2004 book considers national identity in relation to language, the way in which language - in this case the Arabic language - can be manipulated to signal political, cultural or historical difference.

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• Editore: Cambridge University Press
• Data di pubblicazione: 2004
• ISBN 10: 0521546567
• ISBN 13: 9780521546560
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 286