{"product_id":"the-masculinities-reader-hardback-9780745626888","title":"The Masculinities Reader (Hardback) 9780745626888","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eThe Masculinities Reader\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eStephen M. Whitehead (Edited by), S Whitehead (Author), Frank Barrett (Edited by)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9780745626888, Polity Press\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eHardback, published 12 November 2001\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e400 pages\u003cbr\u003e23.6 x 16 x 3.3 cm, 0.68 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e'Stephen Whitehead and Frank Barrett have put together an excellent collection of contemporary research, theory and debate about men, masculinities, and men's place in the gender order. Everyone who studies these questions, or who is taking action on practical issues that involve problems about masculinity (as many contemporary issues do), will find this book a great resource.'\u003cbr\u003e \u003cp\u003eR.W Connell (author of \u003ci\u003eThe Men and the Boys\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eGender and Power\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eMasculinities\u003c\/i\u003e)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Masculinities Reader\u003c\/i\u003e provides a clear and comprehensive introduction to the key debates informing the study of masculinity. Structured in an accessible format, the book makes available in a single text some of the most important work on a range of subjects including male power; patriarchy; management and organizations; sexualities; gay friendships; sport; intimacy; identity; hegemonic masculinity; violence; schooling; language; homophobia; Black, Latino and Chicano masculinities; families; media; postmodernism; and subjectivity.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe book opens with a substantive introductory chapter that looks at masculinity in crisis, post-feminism, men's power, changing men, nature\/nurture debates and concepts of identity. Recognizing the global dimensions of gender change, the book draws on research from many corners of the world. \u003ci\u003eThe Masculinities Reader\u003c\/i\u003e is an essential text for students and researchers concerned with exploring men and masculinities. In providing a unique overview of an increasingly important field of sociological enquiry, this book will be an invaluable addition to students and academics in sociology, gender studies, cultural studies, and a range of other disciplines.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eContributors include: Arthur Brittan, David Collinson, Bob Connell, Ralph Donald, David Gutterman, Jeff Hearn, Deborah Kerfoot, Scott Kiesling, Michael Kimmel, John MacInnes Richard Majors, Michael Messner, Alfredo Mirande, David Morgan, Peter Nardi and Lynne Segal.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eAcknowledgements. \u003cp\u003ePublisher's Note.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Sociology of Masculinity: Stephen Whitehead and Frank Barrett.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart I: Defining and Locating Masculinities:.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1. The Social Organisation of Masculinity: Bob Connell.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2. Masculinities: Arthur Brittan.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3. Postmodernism and the Interrogation of Masculinity: David S. Gutterman.\u003cb\u003e.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart II: Power, Oppression and Dominance:.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4. The Organizational Construction of Hegemonic Masculinity: The Case of the U.S. Navy: Frank Barrett.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5. The Belly of the Beast: Sex as Male Domination: Lynne Segal.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6. Power and the Language of Men: Scott Fabius Kiesling.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7. Violence, Rape, and Sexual Coercion: everyday love in a South African township: Katherine Wood and Rachel Jewkes.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart III: Masculinities in the Public Domain:.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8. Naming Men as Men: implications for Work, Organization and Management: David Collinson and Jeff Hearn.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9. Masculinity and and Machismo in Hollywood's War Films: Ralph R. Donald.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10. Masculinity, School, and Self in Sweden and the Netherlands: Alan Segal.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11. Cool Pose: Black Masculinity and Sports: Richard Majors.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart IV: The Private Lives of Men:.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12. Family, Gender and Masculinities: David H.J. Morgan.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13. The Organization of Intimacy: managerialism, masculinity and the masculine subject: Deborah Kerfoot.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14. Friendship, Intimacy and Sexuality: Michael A. Messner.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15. Masculinity as Homophobia: Fear, Shame and Silence in the Construction of Gender Identity: Michael S. Kimmel.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16. \"A Vicarious Sense of Belonging\" The Politics of Friendship and Gay Social Movements, Communities, and Neighbourhoods: Peter M. Nardi.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart V: Endings and Beginnings: The Practices and Politics of Changing Men:.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e17. The Crisis of Masculinity and the Politics of Identity: John MacInnes.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e18. ‘Crabs in a bucket': reforming male identities in Trinidad: Niels Sampath.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e19. \"And Ar'n't I a Man?\": Toward a Chicano\/Latino Men's Studies: Alfredo Mirande.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e20. Man - The Invisible Gendered Subject?: Stephen Whitehead.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e21. Masculinity Politics on a World Scale: R. W. Connell.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex\u003cb\u003e.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Sociology \u0026amp; anthropology [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Sociology \u0026amp; anthropology\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Sociology%20\u0026amp;%20anthropology%20%5BJH%5D%22\"\u003eJH\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Polity","offers":[{"title":"Brand New","offer_id":52406586278168,"sku":"9780745626888","price":50.59,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/files\/9780745626888.jpg?v=1784140454","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/the-masculinities-reader-hardback-9780745626888","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}