English in America: A Radical View of the Profession - Paperbackby Richard Ohmann (Author) A reissue of a controversial analysis of the literature profession. When it first appeared in 1976, this groundbreaking exploration of the influences of capitalism on the profession of English touched a nerve among educators and inspired Library Journal to declare, "This book should be read by all thoughtful Americans." Now, 20 years later, in a substantial new introduction that recontextualizes the book, Richard Ohmann