James L. Machor is Professor of English at Kansas State University. Philip Goldstein is Associate Professor of English and Philosophy at the University of Delaware.

• Preface Acknowledgments Introduction A. Theoretical Accounts of Reception B. Literary Critical Studies of Reception C. Reception Study and the History of the Book D. Reception Study, Cultural Studies, and Mass Communication E. Limitations and Difficulties of Reception Study Bibliography: Reception Studies 1. General Theories 2. Texts and Authors 3. History of the Book 4. Texts, genres, and Audiences in mass and Popular Culture

James L. Machor is Professor of English at Kansas State University. Philip Goldstein is Associate Professor of English and Philosophy at the University of Delaware.

• Preface Acknowledgments Introduction A. Theoretical Accounts of Reception B. Literary Critical Studies of Reception C. Reception Study and the History of the Book D. Reception Study, Cultural Studies, and Mass Communication E. Limitations and Difficulties of Reception Study Bibliography: Reception Studies 1. General Theories 2. Texts and Authors 3. History of the Book 4. Texts, genres, and Audiences in mass and Popular Culture

James L. Machor is Professor of English at Kansas State University. Philip Goldstein is Associate Professor of English and Philosophy at the University of Delaware.

• Preface Acknowledgments Introduction A. Theoretical Accounts of Reception B. Literary Critical Studies of Reception C. Reception Study and the History of the Book D. Reception Study, Cultural Studies, and Mass Communication E. Limitations and Difficulties of Reception Study Bibliography: Reception Studies 1. General Theories 2. Texts and Authors 3. History of the Book 4. Texts, genres, and Audiences in mass and Popular Culture