<P><EM>Doing English</EM> presents the ideas and debates that shape how we 'do' English today, explaining arguments about the value of literature, the canon, Shakespeare, theory, politics and the subject itself.</P>
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<P>In his lucid and engaging style, Robert Eaglestone:</P>
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<LI>orients students by encouraging them to think about what they are doing when they study literature;</LI>
<LI>bridges the gap between English at A-level and International Baccalaureate to English in Higher Education by exploring traditional and theoretical approaches to literature and explaining key ideas and trends;</LI>
<LI>explains to students why English, more than any other subject, is the cause of public debate and concern in the media and amongst politicians and educators.</LI></UL>
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<P>This popular and classic guide has been fully updated throughout to take account of recent research, educational changes and current events, and it now includes a chapter called 'Why Study English?' - showing how and why the skills taught by English are transferable to a range of careers. This immensely readable book is the ideal introduction to studying English Literature.</P>