Men and Masculinity: The Basics is an accessible introduction to the academic study of masculinity which outlines the key ideas and most pressing issues concerning the field today. Providing readers with a framework for understanding these issues, it explores the ways that masculinity has been understood in the Social Sciences and Humanities to date. Addressing theories which view masculinity as being in a permanent state of flux and crisis, it explores such problem areas as:
- the male body
- men and work
- men and fatherhood
- male sexuality
- male violence.
With a glossary of key terms, case studies reflecting the most important studies in the field of masculinity research and suggestions for further study, Men and Masculinity: The Basics is an essential read for anyone approaching the study of masculinity for the first time.
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- Authors:
- Edley, Nigel (Nottingham Trent University, UK)
- Country of Publication:
- United Kingdom
- Format:
- Paperback
- ISBN:
- 9781138790377
- Illustrations Note:
- 4 Halftones, black and white; 4 Illustrations, black and white
- Number of Pages:
- 186
- Publication Date:
- 08/05/2017
- Publisher:
- Taylor & Francis Ltd
- Series:
- The Basics
- Year Published:
- 2017
- Place of Publication:
- London
- Language:
- English
- Imprint:
- Routledge
- SKU:
- 9781138790377