Contemporary Masculinities - Embodiment, Emotion and Wellbeing (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2018)

This book assesses the construction of masculinities in relation to appearance, embodiment and emotions by drawing on perspectives in psychology, sociology, gender studies and public health. Brendan Gough questions conventional assumptions about masculinity and men's health and responds to recent trends in critical studies of masculinities which discuss 'positive' or 'healthy' masculine identities. The book showcases discursively inflected qualitative research using data sources where men's own accounts are prioritised: in-depth interviews and online discussion forums. Chapters discuss men's appearance concerns and activities and examine male mental health, focusing on vulnerability and its management. Current trends and key concepts, including intersectionality, inequalities and embodiment are also considered throughout. This book will appeal to students and academics within social sciences and humanities interested in gender issues in general and masculinity in particular.

General

Imprint:	Birkhauser Verlag AG
Country of origin:	Switzerland
Release date:	April 2018
First published:	2018
Authors:	Brendan Gough
Dimensions:	210 x 148 x 14mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	92
Edition:	1st ed. 2018
ISBN-13:	978-3-319-78818-0
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Psychology > Social, group or collective psychology Books > Social sciences > Psychology > The self, ego, identity, personality Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Gender studies > Men's studies Books > Medicine > General issues > Public health & preventive medicine > Personal & public health > Health psychology
LSN:	3-319-78818-3
Barcode:	9783319788180

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