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Publication Name
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Year
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1986
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Language(s)
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English Arabic
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Description
RARE comprehensive study of personal names in Arabic and other major languages which use Arabic script Kurdish, Pashto, Persian and Urdu languages. The details regarding author, publishing place and date are not specified anywhere (probably made on behalf of CIA). [CONTENTS]: Introduction. Part I - The Languages (A. Classification; B. Scope). Part II - Arabic Script Personal Names (A. Carding; B. Description of Arab-Islamic Names; C. Area Peculiarities). Part III - A Modified Transliteration of Arabic Script for Non-Scholarly Purposes, Especially Adapted for Romanization of Personal Names (1. The Problem; 2. Definitions; 3. Suggested Solution; 4. Distinctions Obliterated). Appendices: A. The Linguistic Composition of the Several Countries. B. A Catalogue of Arabic Script Personal Names & Titles Used in General Address). 290x225mm. IX+433 pages. Violet cloth Hardcover. Cover faded and slightly stained. Spine stained and faded. Spine edges and hinges wrinkled. Binding slightly loose. Else in good condition.
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Please note
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Price
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$85.00
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Catalog Index Number
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AR 292 020
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