| Description |
1 online resource (xv, 278 pages) : illustrations |
| Contents |
Eye of the beholder -- The rules of attraction -- Beautiful things -- Body types -- Rejected! -- Dream lovers -- Survey says! |
| Summary |
"Chasing Adonis: Gay Men and the Pursuit of Perfection delves into one of the most central mysteries of gay life: What is it gay men find attractive in other men, and why? How much is nature, how much is nurture ... or maybe just clever marketing? This book examines steroid use, body image disorders, gym culture, Internet hook-ups, obsession, stalking, porn, erotic Web sites, strip clubs ... and everything else that makes gay men act "a little bit nutty" when they meet someone who drives them crazy! Frank, sexy, and controversial, it uses a light touch to examine a serious subject: how gay society objectifies the male body."--Jacket |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 277-278) |
| Notes |
Print version record |
| Subject |
Gay men.
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Sexual attraction.
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Sexual and Gender Minorities
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male homosexuality.
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SOCIAL SCIENCE -- Gay Studies.
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Gay men
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Sexual attraction
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| ISBN |
9781136573767 |
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1136573763 |
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9780203057339 |
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0203057333 |
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156023508X |
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9781560235088 |
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1560235098 |
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9781560235095 |
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