Product Description

This work is a comprehensive study of two well-known phonological
changes in Arabic: the assimilation and the substitution. The
assimilation involves the incorporation of a certain segment into an
adjacent one in such a manner that they both form a doubled segment. The
segments can either be identical or different. This phenomenon occurs
usually in the doubled verbs and their forms and in some cases of
perfects of Form V, VI and VIII. It also occurs in some other more
unusual cases as in two words following each other. The substitution
involves the replacement of a segment for another different one. It
occurs if there is in the word a combination of two segments which is
deemed as heavy, or if both these segments' points of articulation are
close to each other or if they are akin in character. Other more unusual
reasons relate to the peculiarity of a dialectal variant, to a verse's
metrical exigency or to the exigency of the pause. This book explores
in detail many various cases in which these changes are possible,
necessary or forbidden. The phonological elements, the theoretical
discussions and the coverage of the different works from the 8th century
until our days, offer a thorough and accessible study for both the
students and researchers of Arabic.




Review




This study reflects deep knowledge in the subject of Arabic phonology.
Two important phonological changes that can affect the word in Arabic
are studied in detail. The first section of the work deals with the
Assimilation and the second one with the Substitution. Why, when and how
do these phenomena occur are questions that the author deals with
skillfully all through the study. The reader will become acquainted with
the data, theories and big names in the field from the 8th century
until our days.

The work is definitely worth purchasing and having in one's library.