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OverviewMen 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. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Nigel Edley (Nottingham Trent University, UK)Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd Imprint: Routledge Weight: 0.320kg ISBN: 9781138790377ISBN 10: 1138790370 Pages: 186 Publication Date: 08 May 2017 Audience: College/higher education , Tertiary & Higher Education Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Manufactured on demand  We will order this item for you from a manufactured on demand supplier. Table of ContentsAcknowledgements Part 1 1. Man-watching 2. Coming to terms with men and masculinity Part 2 3. The male body 4. Men and work 5. Men and fatherhood 6. Male sexuality 7. Male violence Glossary ReferencesReviewsNigel Edley is a leading scholar of masculinities. Here he brings together his insights from 25 years of man-watching in a compelling book that provides an excellent introduction to the field. Highly recommended for anyone who wants to understand men and masculinity today. Rosalind Gill, Professor of Cultural and Social Analysis, City, University of London Men and Masculinity: The Basics is a great read - superbly connecting academia to everyday life. Edley takes us skillfully through a wealth of cases, research reports and anecdotes, opening sites of tremendous controversy and contention, leaving us with a deeper understanding - and even some optimism for cultural change. - Michael Bamberg, Professor of Psychology, Clark University Nigel Edley is a leading scholar of masculinities. Here he brings together his insights from 25 years of man-watching in a compelling book that provides an excellent introduction to the field. Highly recommended for anyone who wants to understand men and masculinity today. - Rosalind Gill, City, University of London Author InformationNigel Edley is a senior lecturer in social psychology at Nottingham Trent University, UK. He has published extensively in the field of masculinity studies, including Men in Perspective: Practice, Power and Identity (with Margaret Wetherell). Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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