Reconceptualizing American Literary/Cultural Studies: Rhetoric, History, and Politics in the Humanities

by William E. Cain (Editor)

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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780815323914
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	07/01/1996
Series:	Wellesley Studies in Critical Theory, Literary History and Culture , #12
Edition description:	ANN
Pages:	248
Product dimensions:	5.44(w) x 8.50(h) x (d)

Table of Contents

Part I Rhetoric, Theory, Cultural Studies; Chapter 1 Rhetorical Hermeneutics in Theory, StevenMailloux; Chapter 2 Cultural Rhetoric Studies, StevenMailloux; Chapter 3 Rhetorical Hermeneutics as Reception Study, StevenMailloux; Part II Pragmatism, Rhetoric, Literary Theory; Chapter 4 Approaching the Historical, GilesGunn; Chapter 5 The Rhetoric of Rhetorical Hermeneutics, Robert C.Holub; Chapter 6 Beyond the “Imaginary Museum”, Louise Z.Smith; Part III American Studies; Chapter 7 The Discipline of the Syllabus, Gregory S.Jay; Chapter 8 Rhetorical Hermeneutics, Huckleberry Finn, and Some Problems with Pragmatism, CarlFreedman; Chapter 9 Feeding on American Fiction, David B.Downing; Chapter 10 Cultural Rhetoric and the Promise of Pragmatist Histories, PeterCarafiol; Part IV Gender Politics, Feminism, Sexual Identity; Chapter 11 “My Kinsman, Major Mailloux”, Dale M.Bauer; Chapter 12 Rhetorical Hermeneutics and Gay Identity Politics, William J.Spurlin; Chapter 13 Angels, Critics, and the Rhetoric of AIDS in America, MicheleSordi; Part V Commentary; Chapter 14 The Politics of Doing, StevenMailloux;

Editorial Reviews

"Cain's collection is essential reading for anyone concerned about how cultural studies is changing the English department forever." -- Choice

From the Publisher

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)

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