| Author: | Nigel Edley | ISBN: | 9781317653691 |
| Publisher: | Taylor and Francis | Publication: | May 12, 2017 |
| Imprint: | Routledge | Language: | English |
| Author: | Nigel Edley |
| ISBN: | 9781317653691 |
| Publisher: | Taylor and Francis |
| Publication: | May 12, 2017 |
| Imprint: | Routledge |
| Language: | English |
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.
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.
