| European Perspectives on Men and Masculinities: National and Transnational Approaches 2006 Edition Contributor(s): Hearn, J. (Author), Pringle, K. (Author) |
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ISBN: 1403918139 ISBN-13: 9781403918130 Publisher: Palgrave MacMillan OUR PRICE: $52.24 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: October 2006 Annotation: Drawing on collective work in fourteen countries over four years, this book reviews the state of knowledge and critical research on men and masculinities within Europe, emphasizing: men's relations to home and work, social exclusion, violences, and health; Europe-wide social change and no-change in men's practices; Europeanization and globalization; and fundamental changes in post-socialist Central and Eastern Europe. Addressing politics, policy and analysis on men in relation to these matters is increasingly important and urgent. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Social Science | Men's Studies |
| Dewey: 305.310 |
| LCCN: 2006040140 |
| Physical Information: 0.69" H x 5.5" W x 8.5" (1.03 lbs) 237 pages |
| Themes: - Sex & Gender - Masculine |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This book compares the state of knowledge on men and masculinities in 14 countries across Europe, examining the effects of social change, Europeanization, globalization and new post-socialist configurations of Europe for men. Special attention is given to home and work, social exclusion, violence, and health. |