English in Practice: In Pursuit of English Studies

by Peter Barry and Peter Barry

Book Overview

What is English? Peter Barry's book examines the practice of studying English, and the theory underlying that practice. He indicates how almost everything but the name of the discipline has changed during its short lifetime. He explores the core activities involved in "doing" English today, and looks well beyond the close reading of texts. He guides the reader through some of the most contested issues in the subject and surveys areas that have newly...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0340808861
• ISBN13: 9780340808863
• Release Date: January 2003
• Publisher: A&c Black 3pl
• Length: 232 Pages
• Weight: 0.64 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.6" x 8.5"