Richard Weld Bailey a été professeur de langue et littérature anglaises à l'Université du Michigan pendant 42 ans. Il a été un pionnier dans l'application des ordinateurs à la recherche en sciences humaines, marquant un changement significatif à l'intersection de la technologie et de l'érudition littéraire. Son dévouement au monde universitaire et à l'innovation dans les sciences humaines a laissé une empreinte durable. Le travail de Bailey a comblé le fossé entre les études littéraires traditionnelles et les méthodologies numériques émergentes.
Focusing on the evolution of opinions about the English language, this book explores historical perspectives and cultural attitudes that have shaped its usage. It delves into how perceptions of English have changed over time, providing insights into societal influences and linguistic developments. This unique approach offers readers a comprehensive understanding of the language's significance throughout history.
Richard W Bailey has contributed to Pick III as an author.RICHARD W. BAILEY has been a faculty member in the University of Michigan English Department since 1965. He is currently Fred Newton Scott Collegiate Professor of English Language and Literature. He is the author of Nineteenth-Century English and Images of A Cultural History of the Language.