English in America: A Radical View of the Profession

by Richard M. Ohmann

Book Overview

A reissue of a controversial analysis of the literature profession.

When it first appeared in 1976, this groundbreaking exploration of the influences of capitalism on the profession of English touched a nerve among educators and inspired Library Journal to declare, "This book should be read by all thoughtful Americans." Now, 20 years later, in a substantial new introduction that recontextualizes the book, Richard Ohmann addresses...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0819562947
• ISBN13: 9780819562944
• Release Date: January 1996
• Publisher: Wesleyan University Press
• Length: 404 Pages
• Weight: 1.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 5.4" x 8.4"