Thinking About Texts

An Introduction to English Studies

Häftad, Engelska, 2009

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Beskrivning

This successful introductory textbook simultaneously develops advanced skills in reading texts and the ability to think in sophisticated ways about the defining concepts of contemporary English Studies. Fully revised and updated, the second edition now also includes new sections on 'English Language' and 'Creative Writing'.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2009-11-27
Mått:154 x 234 x 28 mm
Vikt:700 g
Format:Häftad
Språk:Engelska
Antal sidor:464
Upplaga:2
Förlag:Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
ISBN:9780230516489

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Mer om författaren

CHRIS HOPKINS is Professor of English Studies and Head of the Humanities Research Centre at Sheffield Hallam, UK. He was a member of the English Subject Centre Advisory Board from 2003-6 and has published widely on British Fiction of the 1930s, Welsh writing in English and teaching University English.

Recensioner i media

'Thinking About Texts remains a market leader in terms of clarity, depth of engagement and ease of use.' - John Sears, Manchester Metropolitan University, UK 'The first edition of Thinking About Texts was a useful and practical volume that introduced students to key issues in literature and language studies. The revisions in the new edition make it an even more valuable teaching tool.' - Rocio Davis, University of Navarra, Spain 'Hopkins's text remains an excellent introduction to English.' - Christine Alexander, University of New South Wales, Australia

Innehållsförteckning

AcknowledgementsIntroductionThe Study of LiteratureTexts, Authors, Critics, Creative WritingGenreHistoryIdentitiesConclusion: What Next? Texts, Thinking, TheoriesNotesIndex.