Richard Ohmann Books

This reissue offers a provocative examination of the literature profession, challenging established norms and perspectives. It delves into the dynamics of literary criticism, the role of educators, and the impact of societal changes on literary interpretation. The analysis invites readers to reconsider their understanding of literature's purpose and the responsibilities of those who engage with it, making it a thought-provoking read for both scholars and general audiences interested in the complexities of literary culture.

This volume argues that the birth of mass culture in the USA can be traced to the rise of high-circulation magazines at the turn of the 19th century. It focuses on four leaders in the magazine revolution of the 1890s - Cosmopolitan, the Ladies Home Journal, McClure's and Munsey's.

Leading intellectuals discuss the effects of the Cold War on academic freedom, intellectual life, and dissent in the academy.

"This work addresses how the titular question, in and of itself, facilitates the commercialization of higher education"--