Description |
xvi, 408 pages ; 23 cm |
Contents |
Overview -- Social context & masculinities -- Difficulties of definitions and masculinity as a social construct -- Psychological and interactive models of masculinity -- Origins and locations of masculinities : social models -- Origins and locations of masculinities : psychological models -- Origins and locations of masculinities : interactive and social constructionist models -- Men in crisis -- The crisis in masculinity : essentialist perspective -- The crisis in masculinity : psychosocial perspective -- The crisis in masculinity : social constructionist perspective -- Putting it all together : next steps for masculinities |
Summary |
"This text introduces students to the research, theories, and basic issues in the field of men and masculinities, highlighting debates about the definition, origin, and the crisis in masculinity. The author provides a framework for studying the field of masculinities incorporating feminist, social constructivist, and interdisciplinary perspectives." "Written in an accessible style, An Introduction to Masculinities provides personal anecdotes and contemporary examples to make the theoretical concepts relevant to students' lives. The author also gives readers a context and structure by which they can critically evaluate information about men and masculinities."--BOOK JACKET |
Notes |
Formerly CIP. Uk |
Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
Subject |
Masculinity.
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Men -- Psychology.
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LC no. |
2008032183 |
ISBN |
9781405181792 hardback |
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1405181796 hardback |
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9781405181785 paperback |
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1405181788 paperback |
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