A Brief Introduction to The Arabic Alphabet

Nonfiction, Reference & Language, Language Arts, Alphabet, Linguistics
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Author: John F. Healey, G. Rex Smith ISBN: 9780863568817
Publisher: Saqi Publication: February 13, 2012
Imprint: Saqi Books Language: English
Author: John F. Healey, G. Rex Smith
ISBN: 9780863568817
Publisher: Saqi
Publication: February 13, 2012
Imprint: Saqi Books
Language: English

The Arabic alphabet has a rich history, one that is closely linked with the development of culture and society in the Middle East. In this comprehensive introduction the authors trace the origins of the Arabic alphabet back to Aramaic, which also gave rise to the Hebrew and Greek alphabets. Using detailed illustrations the authors investigate early Arabic papyri and early Islamic inscriptions as well as classical Arabic scripts. John F. Healey and G. Rex Smith bring the story up to the present day by examining the practice of calligraphy, printing and computing in Arabic.

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The Arabic alphabet has a rich history, one that is closely linked with the development of culture and society in the Middle East. In this comprehensive introduction the authors trace the origins of the Arabic alphabet back to Aramaic, which also gave rise to the Hebrew and Greek alphabets. Using detailed illustrations the authors investigate early Arabic papyri and early Islamic inscriptions as well as classical Arabic scripts. John F. Healey and G. Rex Smith bring the story up to the present day by examining the practice of calligraphy, printing and computing in Arabic.

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