An International Psychology of Men: Theoretical Advances, Case Studies, and Clinical Innovations Contributor(s): Blazina, Chris (Editor), Shen-Miller, David S. (Editor) |
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ISBN: 0415875315 ISBN-13: 9780415875318 Publisher: Routledge OUR PRICE: $65.50 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: August 2010 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Psychology | Psychotherapy - General - Psychology | Human Sexuality (see Also Social Science - Human Sexuality) - Social Science | Men's Studies |
Dewey: 155.332 |
LCCN: 2010001504 |
Series: Routledge Series on Counseling and Psychotherapy with Boys & Men |
Physical Information: 0.9" H x 5.9" W x 8.9" (1.35 lbs) 453 pages |
Themes: - Sex & Gender - Masculine |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: This text is the first to provide a contextual understanding of the clinical issues that affect men and masculinity across a wide range of cultural and national settings. It demonstrates that gender can no longer be viewed as an isolated characteristic; in an era of increased globalization, mental health professionals need to take ethnic and cultural issues into account to provide adequate care for male patients. Numerous international perspectives are offered by the contributing authors, authorities from countries such as Australia, Argentina, Denmark, Canada, India, Ireland, and South Africa, on theoretical and clinical innovations for working with men. Their chapters also offer insight into the socio-cultural contexts for counseling men in and from their respective countries by exploring the ways in which "being a man" is socially defined, what unique challenges men face, and how these challenges can be negotiated within their specific cultural settings. Topics addressed will include boyhood notions of manhood, relationship concerns and power, fatherhood, and men's body image across the life span. This text will ultimately enable mental health practitioners to have a better understanding of how to work more effectively with male clients.
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