Arabic Sociolinguistics

The second edition delves into major theoretical approaches in Arabic sociolinguistics, incorporating recent developments and examples. Key topics include diglossia, code-switching, gender discourse, language variation, and language policy, with an added chapter on critical sociolinguistics that critiques existing scholarly practices. Bassiouney also explores the influence of politics and new media on the Arabic language, making this edition an essential resource for comprehending the evolving theoretical landscape of Arabic sociolinguistics.