Masculinities in Theory: An Introduction

By Todd W. Reeser

Masculinities in Theory is a clear, concise, and comprehensive introduction to the field of masculinity studies from a humanities perspective. Serves as a much-needed introduction to the field for students and scholars of cultural studies, literature, art, film, communication, history, and gender studies Includes discussions of gay/queer, feminist, and gender studies in relation to masculinity Covers the key theoretical approaches to the study of masculinity, and introduces new models Explores the question ?What is masculinity and how does it work Looks at language, discourse, signification, power, cross-dressing, female, queer and transsexual masculinity, race and masculinity, nation and masculinity, interracial masculinities, and masculinities in history

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1405168595
• ISBN13: 9781405168595
• Release Date: January 2010
• Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
• Length: 248 Pages
• Weight: 1.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.3" x 9.0"