Reconceptualizing American Literary/Cultural Studies
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Overview
Three extensively revised essays by Mailloux, an influential proponent of cultural studies, describe his approach in depth. Following are ten essays, nine of them written specifically for this volume, by scholars who offer various perspectives on Mailloux's ideas. Each essayist weighs the strengths and limitations of the cultural studies movement in general and Mailloux's approach in particular.Synopsis
Three extensively revised essays by Mailloux, an influential proponent of cultural studies, describe his approach in depth. Following are ten essays, nine of them written specifically for this volume, by scholars who offer various perspectives on Mailloux's ideas. Each essayist weighs the strengths and limitations of the cultural studies movement in general and Mailloux's approach in particular.
Booknews
Three essays by Steven Mailloux, an influential literary critic, theorist, and advocate of cultural studies, are followed by ten essays discussing his ideas in terms of the shift in English departments from textual to cultural studies, especially as it relates to American literature. Mailloux in turn replies to the comments. All but one of the essays are original. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)