This book has been written specifically to address the need for a systematic but critical review of contemporary perspectives on masculinity and identity. The authors cover a range of perspectives from biological analysis and psychoanalytical accounts, through role theories, sociological theories of social structure and social relations, to cultural analysis and feminist approaches.

Men in Perspective: Practice, Power and Identity

Health, Fitness & Dieting

Wetherell, Margaret

Edley, Nigel

Psychology & Counseling

PRENTICE/HALL

Men in Perspective: Practice, Power, and Identity

Harvester/Wheatsheaf

Men and Masculinity: The Basics: The Basics

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: <ul>
<li>the male body </li> <li>men and work </li> <li>men and fatherhood </li> <li>male sexuality </li> <li>male violence. </li>
</ul>
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.

Politics & Social Sciences

Social Sciences

Routledge

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