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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.

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At once lucid and intelligent, Modern American Reading Practices probes the relations between reading and textuality through a series of richly argued case studies.Once again, Goldstein pushes the boundaries of reception theory into new territory. - Tony Bennett, Professor of Sociology, The Open University

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PHILIP GOLDSTEIN is Professor of English, University of Delaware, USA.

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