English in America: A Radical View of the Profession

Ohmann, Richard M

ISBN 10: 0195019660 / ISBN 13: 9780195019667

Published by Oxford University Press, 1976

About this Item

First edition hardcover in jacket, 344 pages, index. Book is solid and square. Minimal wear to the cloth binding; minimal reading wear. There is uniform foxing (spotting) to the outer page edges at top, side and bottom. The jacket is bright and attractive in protective mylar sleeve. There is also foxing to the jacket surfaces and along edges and flaps. j2.

Seller Inventory # ABE-1784332346119

Bibliographic Details

• Title: English in America: A Radical View of the Profession
• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Publication Date: 1976
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0195019660
• ISBN 13: 9780195019667
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Printing: 1st Printing
• Condition: Very Good
• Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good

About this title

Synopsis

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 the critical furor over its initial publication, evaluates his own arguments in the aftermath of the Cold War, and locates the profession of English in the thick of the hotly contested culture wars. A remarkably prescient book whose claims have withstood two decades of fierce debate, English in America is widely considered to be as relevant today as ever. Wise, witty, and urbane, it has much to teach all students of English.

From the Publisher

5 3/8 x 8 1/2 trim. LC 95-33641