Encyclopedia of Arabic Language and Linguistics Volume II Eg‐Lan

Sumptuously and sturdily produced in The Netherlands, this second volume of a multi‐volume set bears on its cover intricate details from the inscriptions framing the entrance portal to the Imām Mosque (formerly Shāh Mosque) in Işfahān. Intricacy aptly sums up the character of this collective achievement of scholars at scores of universities in every corner of the globe. Arabic studies clearly have an international dimension of first order.

Articles are given very generous space, many extending to chapter length. Topics are treated historically and synchronically – even the era of cell phones and digital TV. A concluding summary is followed...