Modern Written Arabic: A Comprehensive Grammar (Routledge Comprehensive Grammars) - Tapa dura

'A major contribution to the field of Arabic studies. Modern Written Arabic is a fantastic achievement from a team of three highly experienced and specialist authors ... An excellent book with a great deal to offer ... There are huge riches to be found, many of which are not discussed in any other currently available volume.' – BAAL News

Modern Written Arabic is a complete reference guide to the grammar of modern written Arabic.

The Grammar presents an accessible and systematic description of the language, focusing on real patterns of use in contemporary written Arabic, from street signs to literature. Examples are drawn from authentic texts, both literary and journalistic, published since 1990.

This comprehensive work is an invaluable resource for intermediate and advanced students of Arabic and anyone interested in Arabic linguistics and the way modern written Arabic works.

Features include:

• comprehensive coverage of all parts of speech
• full cross-referencing
• authentic examples, given in Arabic script, transliteration and translation
• a detailed index.