Masculinities - Softcover

Connell, R. W.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0745634273 ISBN 13: 9780745634272

Publisher: Polity Pr, 2005

Synopsis

This is an exciting new edition of R.W. Connella s ground--breaking text, which has become a classic work on the nature and construction of masculine identity. Connell argues that there is not one masculinity, but many different masculinities, each associated with different positions of power. In a world gender order that continues to privilege men over women, but also raises difficult issues for men and boys, his account is more pertinent than ever before. In a substantial new introduction and conclusion, Connell discusses the development of masculinity studies in the ten years since the booka s initial publication. He explores global gender relations, new theories, and practical uses of mascunlinity research. Looking to the future, his new concluding chapter addresses the politics of masculinities, and the implications of masculinity research for understanding current world issues. Against the backdrop of an increasingly divided world, dominated by neo--conservative politics, Connella s account highlights a series of compelling questions about the future of human society. This second edition of Connella s classic book will be essential reading for students taking courses on masculinities and gender studies, and will be of interest to students and scholars across the humanities and social sciences.

About this title

From the Inside Flap:

FROM THE PREVIOUS EDITION:

"Clearly written and sophisticated, this book presents Connell's ideas about males and the social phenomena that interact with gender." Choice

"Connell’s book is the fundamental study on masculinity as a formative factor on modern social inequality, and also of the most important books in the social sciences in recent years." Journal for the Study of British Cultures

"A wonderful book; engagingly written, broadly researched, and politically useful. It is certainly one of the best of the recent, to use Connell's witty phrase, 'books about men.'" Australian Journal of Political Science

From the Back Cover:

"Bob Connell is the most fertile, astute and influential analyst of the myriad and messy meanings of masculinities on the planet. "The Men and the Boys boldly extends the scope, depth and power of the foundational work he laid in Masculinities to address the most urgent and difficult questions about global gender and injustice of our time. Dare I label it a heroic work?" --Judith Stacey, author of "Brave New Families

About this edition

• Publisher: Polity Pr
• Publication date: 2005
• ISBN 10: 0745634273
• ISBN 13: 9780745634272
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 352