English in Practice: In Pursuit of English Studies

by Peter Barry and Peter Barry

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This book examines the practice of studying English, and the theory underlying that practice. Peter Barry examines 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 come under...

Format:Paperback

Language:English

ISBN:0340808861

ISBN13:9780340808863

Release Date:January 2003

Publisher:Bloomsbury Academic

Length:224 Pages

Weight:0.64 lbs.

Dimensions:0.5" x 5.6" x 8.5"

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Creative Writing & Composition Criticism & Theory History & Criticism Language Arts Literary Criticism Literary Criticism & Collections Literary Theory Literature Writing Writing, Research & Publishing Guides

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