Description |
1 online resource (420 pages) : illustrations (some color). |
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Series |
Studies in Semitic languages and linguistics, 0081-8461 ; volume 71 |
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Studies in Semitic languages and linguistics ; 71.
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Note |
Most of the papers in the present volume are based on presentations at the TASIA (The Arabic Script in Africa-Diffusion, Usage, Diversity and Dynamics of a Writing System) workshop, which took place on April 6-7, 2010, at the University of Cologne, Germany. |
Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
Contents |
section I. General problems of Arabic-script based traditions -- section II. North Africa -- section III. West Africa -- section IV. East Africa -- section V. South Africa. |
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Description based on print version record. |
Subject |
Arabic language -- Writing.
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Arabic alphabet.
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Africa -- Languages.
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Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
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Added Author |
Mumin, Meikal.
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Versteegh, Kees, 1961-
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Other Form: |
Print version: Arabic script in Africa : studies in the use of a writing system. Boston : Brill, 2014 Studies in Semitic languages and linguistics ; volume 71 9789004256798 (DLC) 2013031839 |
ISBN |
9789004256798 (hardback : alk. paper) |
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9789004256804 (electronic bk.) |
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