Scholars Mull Their Separation From the Mainstream

By RICHARD BYRNE

Philadelphia

When humanities scholars gaze in the mirror, what is reflected?

If the 120th Modern Language Association convention is any indication, many prominent scholars in language and literature see their growing estrangement from mainstream discourse. Some 9,300 scholars, up slightly from last year, gathered here last week to debate,...

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