Public Scholarship in Literary Studies - Paperbackby Rachel Arteaga (Author), Rosemary Erickson Johnsen (Author) Public Scholarship in Literary Studies demonstrates that literary criticism has the potential not only to explain, but to actively change our terms of engagement with current realities. Rachel Arteaga and Rosemary Johnsen bring together accomplished public scholars who make significant contributions to literary scholarship, teaching, and the public good. The volume begins with essays by