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Muhammad ‘Atif Gheith (محمد عاطف غيث) was a prominent Egyptian sociologist. His Dictionary of Sociology (قاموس علم الاجتماع) is a well-known reference work in the Arab world. ktab qamws lm alajtma mhmd atf ghyth
Published in the late 20th century, this dictionary remains a cornerstone reference for students, researchers, and professors across Arabic-speaking universities. But what makes it special? Why has it not been replaced by newer glossaries or Wikipedia? This article explores the book’s genesis, its structural brilliance, its limitations, and its lasting legacy. To understand the dictionary, one must understand its author. Muhammad ‘Atif Gheith was not merely a lexicographer; he was one of the foundational figures of Egyptian sociology. He earned his PhD from the University of Paris (Sorbonne) in 1961, studying under the likes of Raymond Aron and Georges Gurvitch. Upon returning to Egypt, he joined the Department of Sociology at Cairo University and later became a professor at the National Center for Social and Criminological Research. Let me transcribe it back into proper Arabic