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Global Masculinities and Manhood
Ronald L. Jackson II
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Description for Global Masculinities and Manhood
Hardback. What makes a man, within his own culture Editor(s): Jackson, Professor Ronald L., II; Balaji, Murali. Num Pages: 232 pages. BIC Classification: JFC; JFSJ2. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 20. Weight in Grams: 454.
Bringing together an array of interdisciplinary voices, Global Masculinities and Manhood examines the concept of masculinity from the perspectives of cultures around the world. In the era of globalization, masculinity continues to be studied in a Western-centric context. Contributors to this volume, however, deconstruct the history and politics of masculinities within the contexts of the cultures from which they have been developed, examining what makes a man who he is within his own culture. Highlighting manifestations of masculinity in countries including Jamaica, Turkey, Peru, Kenya, Australia, and China, scholars from a variety of disciplines grapple with the complex politics of ... Read more
Bringing together an array of interdisciplinary voices, Global Masculinities and Manhood examines the concept of masculinity from the perspectives of cultures around the world. In the era of globalization, masculinity continues to be studied in a Western-centric context. Contributors to this volume, however, deconstruct the history and politics of masculinities within the contexts of the cultures from which they have been developed, examining what makes a man who he is within his own culture. Highlighting manifestations of masculinity in countries including Jamaica, Turkey, Peru, Kenya, Australia, and China, scholars from a variety of disciplines grapple with the complex politics of ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
University of Illinois Press United States
Number of pages
232
Condition
New
Number of Pages
232
Place of Publication
Baltimore, United States
ISBN
9780252036514
SKU
V9780252036514
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About Ronald L. Jackson II
Ronald L. Jackson II is the dean of McMicken College of Arts & Sciences at the University of Cincinnati. He is the author of several books, including Scripting the Black Masculine Body: Identity, Discourse, and Racial Politics in Popular Media. Murali Balaji is the director of education and curriculum reform at the Hindu American Foundation in Washington, D.C. He is ... Read more
Reviews for Global Masculinities and Manhood
"A fine collection of original essays, each of which illustrates how dominant conceptualization of masculinity can inform and/or harm the everyday lives of particular populations. . . . Recommended."
Choice "This accessible collection interrogates the cultural constructions of masculinity across a wide range of cultures. Focusing on cultures that are typically overlooked in discussions on masculinity, the contributors raise important issues ... Read more
Choice "This accessible collection interrogates the cultural constructions of masculinity across a wide range of cultures. Focusing on cultures that are typically overlooked in discussions on masculinity, the contributors raise important issues ... Read more