Explores the dynamic relationships between language, politics and
society in the Middle EastPublished in honour of Professor Yasir
Suleiman, this collection acknowledges his contribution to the
field of language and society in general, and to that of language
analysis of socio-political realities in the Middle East in
particular. Presenting a range of case studies relating to the role
of language in the Middle East, each shows that the study of
language unearths deeper processes relating to political
affiliations, social behaviour and transnational as well as
religious and sectarian identities. It also explores questions
related to the power of language as a socio-political instrument,
and addresses current issues that facilitate an understanding of
the evolving intersections in the areas of language and politics in
the modern Middle East. This includes how language forms and is
shaped by its social and political surroundings, the language
manifestations of social, religious and political identifications,
as well as groupings, divisions and polarisations in the encounter
between language, conflict and politics in contemporary Middle
Eastern communities. Looking at language as a proxy for social and
political struggles, the volume gives prominence to the
long-lasting legacy and great contribution of Professor Yasir
Suleiman to the field.Key FeaturesBrings together scholars from the
fields of sociology, political science, Middle Eastern history,
linguistics, socio-linguistics, political communication and media
studiesIncludes chapters on identity changes via literary creations
and word choice, code-switching and its importance in understanding
political realities; Arabic studies in Jewish schools in Israel;
the influence of the dominant Hebrew on Arabic spoken by
Palestinians in Israel, and 'the language of the revolution' with
case studies from Tunisia, Egypt and LibyaContributorsAshraf
Abdelhay, Clare Hall College, CambridgeMariam Aboelezz, Lancaster
UniversityMuhammad Amara, Beit Berl Academic CollegeReem
Bassiouney, The American University of CairoMaisalon Dallashi, Tel
Aviv UniversityEirlys E. Davies, King Fahd School of Translation,
Tangier Carole Hillenbrand, University of St Andrews and University
of EdinburghRana Issa, University of OsloJohn E. Joseph, University
of Edinburgh Chaoqun Lian, Peking University and University of
CambridgeSinfree Makoni, Pennsylvania State UniversityKarin
Christina Ryding, Georgetown UniversitySonia Shiri, University of
Arizona
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