Modern American Reading Practices: Between Aesthetics and History

by Philip Goldstein

Philip Goldstein explains the socio-historical context of the diverse interpretive practices which make up the humanities in the USA in the 21st century. He considers the rise of college-educated women, minority readers, the increased influence of the Universities, the media and the dominance of the Universities by the sciences.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1349377023
• ISBN13: 9781349377022
• Release Date: February 2009
• Publisher: Palgrave MacMillan
• Length: 181 Pages
• Weight: 0.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 5.5" x 8.5"