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Richard W. Bailey

    Richard Weld Bailey was a professor of English Language and Literature at the University of Michigan for 42 years. He was a pioneer in applying computers to research in the humanities, marking a significant shift in the intersection of technology and literary scholarship. His dedication to academia and innovation in the humanities left a lasting impact. Bailey's work bridged the gap between traditional literary studies and emerging digital methodologies.

    Early modern English
    Varieties of Present-day English
    Pick III
    Images of English
    • 2011

      Pick III

      • 54 pages
      • 2 hours of reading

      Richard W Bailey has contributed to Pick III as an author.RICHARD W. BAILEY has been a faculty member in the University of Michigan English Department since 1965. He is currently Fred Newton Scott Collegiate Professor of English Language and Literature. He is the author of Nineteenth-Century English and Images of A Cultural History of the Language.

      Pick III
    • 2008

      Images of English

      A Cultural History of the Language

      • 344 pages
      • 13 hours of reading

      Focusing on the evolution of opinions about the English language, this book explores historical perspectives and cultural attitudes that have shaped its usage. It delves into how perceptions of English have changed over time, providing insights into societal influences and linguistic developments. This unique approach offers readers a comprehensive understanding of the language's significance throughout history.

      Images of English