Men & Masculinities: A Social, Cultural, and Historical Encyclopedia (2 Volume Set) - Hardcover

Kimmel, Michael S.; Aronson, Amy B.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1576077748 ISBN 13: 9781576077740

Publisher: ABC-CLIO, 2003

Synopsis

The first encyclopedia to analyze, summarize, and explain the complexities of men's lives and the idea of modern manhood.

· Nearly 400 A–Z entries from aging and intimacy to puberty and Westerns

· Cross-references in each entry to other relevant entries

· An impressive list of contributors including many of the world's premier scholars

· Illustrations of key historical events, people, and ideas that enhance understanding of the material

About this title

Book Description:

The stereotypes of men in popular culture, from hairy-chested movie stars to rough-hewn heroes, do not alone represent masculinity. In fact, there are many ways to define masculine behavior, from revealing one's feminine side to consuming vast quantities of beer. Now, leading scholars explore the origins, structures, and dynamics of masculinity in a unique reference work.

From the Publisher:

The process of "making masculinity visible" has been going on for over two decades and has produced a prodigious and interesting body of work. But until now the subject had no authoritative reference source. Men & Masculinities, a pioneering two volume work, now corrects the oversight by summarizing the latest historical, biological, cross-cultural, psychological, and sociological research on the subject. It also looks at literature, art, and music from a gender perspective. The contributors are experts in their specialties and their work is directed, organized, and co-edited by one of the premier scholars in the field, Michael Kimmel.

The coverage brings together for the first time our considerable knowledge of men and manhood, focusing on such areas as sexual violence, intimacy, pornography, homophobia, sports, pro-feminist men, rituals, sexism, and many other important subjects. Clearly, this unique reference is a valuable guide to students, teachers, writers, policymakers, journalists, and others who seek a fuller understanding of gender in the United States.

About this edition

• Publisher: ABC-CLIO
• Publication date: 2003
• ISBN 10: 1576077748
• ISBN 13: 9781576077740
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 944