Academic instincts
Marjorie B. Garber
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Academic instincts
Published
2003
Publisher
Princeton University Press
Pages
200
ISBN-13
9780691115719
Description
In this book, cultural critic Marjorie Garber, who has written on topics as different as Shakespeare, dogs, cross-dressing, and real estate, explores the pleasures and pitfalls of academic life. Academic Instincts discusses three of the perennial issues that have surfaced in recent debates about the humanities: the relation between amateurs" and "professionals," the relation between one academic discipline and another, and the relation between "jargon" and "plain language." Rather than merely taking sides, the book explores the ways in which such debates are essential to intellectual life. Garber argues that the very things deplored or defended in discussions of the humanities can be neither eliminated nor endorsed because the discussion itself is what gives humanistic thought its vitality.
Subjects
Moby Dick
The least you should know about English
How to Take Smart Notes
Writing research papers
A Writer's Reference
A short guide to writing about literature
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Academic instincts?
This edition of Academic instincts has approximately 200 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Academic instincts?
For most readers, Academic instincts typically takes between 4h 10m and 2h 47m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 50,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 3h 20m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 7 days • Estimated word count: 50,000 words
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What is the word count of Academic instincts?
The estimated word count for Academic instincts is approximately 50,000 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
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Who is the author of Academic instincts?
Academic instincts was written by Marjorie B. Garber.
When was Academic instincts published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2003. The original work may have been published on a different date.