Synopsis
The editor of Wingspan--the official journal of the men's movement--offers an authoritative introduction to the movement written by its leaders and including essays, poetry, letters, photos, cartoons, and much more. Original.
Reviews
This anthology consists of poems, illustrations, and short and too short articles, some from Wingspan (150,000 circulation), a journal which Harding edits. After briefly describing U.S. men's movements, the book explains, defends, and critiques mythopoetic activities which help men to "delve into their psyches by reintroducing them to literature, mythology, and art." Most participants are (white) "heterosexual, midlife men." Theories clarify and personal experiences show what happens at mythopoetic gatherings. The directory of organizations (which includes Canada) and multimedia bibliographies are excellent. This book and To Be a Man , edited by Keith Thompson see "Iron Men: The New Male Psyche," LJ 4/1/92, p. 134-35, have common contributors, but their focuses are dissimilar. Recommended for public libraries.
- Steven A. Fondiller, St. John's Univ. Lib., Jamaica, New York
Copyright 1992 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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