English in America

"English in America is one of the most important books in the field of literary studies of the past three decades . . . Much of what Ohmann wrote about in 1976-the intellectual, professional, and historical trends he describes-remains very pertinent today."—William E. Cain, author of The Crisis in Criticism

""English in America is one of the most important books in the field of literary studies of the past three decades . . . Much of what Ohmann wrote about in 1976-the intellectual, professional, and historical trends he describes-remains very pertinent today.""—William E. Cain, author of The Crisis in Criticism

""English in America is one of a mere handful of books about the profession that actually helped to change the profession-and change it for the better, I believe. The effects of this change were irreversible: a demographically transformed student body, women in positions of authority, a more diverse and inclusionary curriculum. This book is an invaluable historical document. Now more than ever, we need such reminders that higher education can produce democracy precisely when our government abandons the task.""—Nancy Armstrong, Brown University