{"product_id":"men-and-masculinity-the-basics-9781138790377","title":"Men and Masculinity The Basics","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eMen and Masculinity: The Basics\u003c\/i\u003e 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:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethe male body \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003emen and work \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003emen and fatherhood \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003emale sexuality \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003emale violence. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith a glossary of key terms, case studies reflecting the most important studies in the field of masculinity research and suggestions for further study, \u003ci\u003eMen and Masculinity: The Basics \u003c\/i\u003eis an essential read for anyone approaching the study of masculinity for the first time.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eNigel 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. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eRosalind Gill, Professor of Cultural and Social Analysis, City, University of London\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMen 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. - \u003cem\u003eMichael Bamberg, Professor of Psychology, Clark University\u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eAcknowledgements \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart 1\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e1. Man-watching\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e2. Coming to terms with men and masculinity\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart 2\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e3. The male body\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e4. Men and work\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e5. Men and fatherhood\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e6. Male sexuality\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e7. Male violence\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGlossary\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eReferences \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51019525554519,"sku":"9781138790377","price":24.32,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781138790377.jpg?v=1750780528","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/men-and-masculinity-the-basics-9781138790377","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}