Masculinity in Contemporary Quality Television

Author:   Michael Mario Albrecht ,  Professor C. Richard King
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
Edition:   New edition
ISBN:  

9781409469728


Pages:   144
Publication Date:   31 March 2015
Format:   Hardback
Availability:   In Print   Availability explained
This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us.

Our Price $284.00 Quantity:  
Add to Cart

Share |

Masculinity in Contemporary Quality Television


Add your own review!

Overview

Full Product Details

Author:   Michael Mario Albrecht ,  Professor C. Richard King
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint:   Routledge
Edition:   New edition
Weight:   0.385kg
ISBN:  

9781409469728


ISBN 10:   1409469727
Pages:   144
Publication Date:   31 March 2015
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print   Availability explained
This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us.

Table of Contents

Reviews

a Want to understand the culture of masculinity in the 21st century US? Michael Mario Albrecht shines a new light on some of todaya (TM)s most compelling television series by illuminating the connections between popular male characters and the social and political landscape within which they emerge. A much-needed book in the study of gender, media, and contemporary culture.a (TM) Elana Levine, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, USA a Michael Mario Albrecht adds a crucial, critical voice to contemporary discussions about a /qualitya television. His careful and illuminating exploration of male-centered television series in the 21st century shows how their characters are caught between feminism and post-feminism, between new and old forms of masculinity, much like the men who enjoy the series. His sharp and pithy analysis carries substantial intellectual heft, while his highly readable prose makes this an excellent text for students of gender and culture at all levels.a (TM) Timothy Havens, University of Iowa, USA


'Want to understand the culture of masculinity in the 21st century US? Michael Mario Albrecht shines a new light on some of today's most compelling television series by illuminating the connections between popular male characters and the social and political landscape within which they emerge. A much-needed book in the study of gender, media, and contemporary culture.' Elana Levine, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, USA 'Michael Mario Albrecht adds a crucial, critical voice to contemporary discussions about Quality television. His careful and illuminating exploration of male-centered television series in the twenty-first century shows how their characters are caught between feminism and post-feminism, between new and old forms of masculinity, much like the men who enjoy the series. His sharp and pithy analysis carries substantial intellectual heft, while his highly readable prose makes this an excellent text for students of gender and culture at all levels.' Timothy Havens, University of Iowa, USA


Author Information

Michael Mario Albrecht is Assistant Professor of Media Communication at Eckerd College, USA.

Tab Content 6

Author Website:  

Customer Reviews

Recent Reviews

No review item found!

Add your own review!

Countries Available

All regions
Latest Reading Guide

Aorrng

Shopping Cart
Your cart is empty
Shopping cart
Mailing List