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Return to Eden - Sirius Loss Discoveries (Hardcover): Tim Edwards Return to Eden - Sirius Loss Discoveries (Hardcover)
Tim Edwards
R973 Discovery Miles 9 730 Ships in 12 - 19 working days
Men in the Mirror - Men's Fashion, Masculinity, and Consumer Society (Hardcover): Tim Edwards Men in the Mirror - Men's Fashion, Masculinity, and Consumer Society (Hardcover)
Tim Edwards
R3,888 Discovery Miles 38 880 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

In recent decades, the myth of fashionable women and sartorially challenged men has been overturned not least through the proliferation of men's style magazines such as GQ and the emergence of masculinity as a marketing tool. In this engaging book, Edwards applies a sociological approach to our understanding of men's fashion, which he argues is significant in the nexus of masculinity and society, past and present, rather than a narrow artistic or aesthetic interest. Rejecting an essentialist or 'natural' origin, Edwards explores how masculinity and men's fashion are constructed, particularly in relation to consumer society. It is the growing commodification and aestheticism of everyday life, alongside developments in marketing and advertising, that Edwards identifies as the catalyst in the emergence of men's fashion, rather than an abstract 'crisis of masculinity' or 'new man' identity. Concurrently, in the 1980s, changes in demography, economics and ideology gave certain men greater freedom and spending power than ever before. Edwards investigates how these men, clearly distinguished by age, class and sexual orientation, were seduced by advertisers with sexualised images of suited city gents and body-beautiful boys in Levis, and how the resultant process of consumption was facilitated through developments in the practice of shopping itself, such as easy access to credit. He examines the influence of the advertisers' message in creating a hierarchy of masculinity in which some men are valorised and others are denigrated. Starting with a historical review of men's fashion and a discussion of its importance and meanings, Edwards goes on to analyse the contemporary marketing of menswear and masculinity in advertising and in the media, and considers the politics of fashion for men in terms of gender, class, race and sexuality.

Sirius Loss - a Star Lost, a New Future (Hardcover, Revised ed.): Tim Edwards Sirius Loss - a Star Lost, a New Future (Hardcover, Revised ed.)
Tim Edwards
R874 Discovery Miles 8 740 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

An unassuming astronomer and her family find themselves and the entire world dislocated after she makes a series of major interstellar discoveries that lead to the worst threat to Earth ever. Everyone tries to carry on with life as best they can, seeking normalcy in the midst of the news that the Earth has less than four years. Then she makes another discovery even more remarkable that opens the door to our first contact with an advanced civilization that has come to our rescue. The future of our solar system, the sun, and the Earth will never be the same again.

Fashion In Focus - Concepts, Practices and Politics (Paperback): Tim Edwards Fashion In Focus - Concepts, Practices and Politics (Paperback)
Tim Edwards
R1,245 Discovery Miles 12 450 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

The study of fashion has exploded in recent decades, yet quite what this all means, quite where it might take us, is not clear. This new book helps to bring fashion into focus, with a comprehensive guide to the key theories, perspectives and developments in the field. Tim Edwards includes coverage of all the major theories of fashion, including recent scholarship, alongside subcultural analysis and an in-depth look at production. Individual topics include: men's fashion, masculinity and the suit; women's fashion and the role of sexuality; children, the body and fashion; the role of celebrity and designer label culture; and, globalisation and the production of fashion. Fashion in Focus is the ideal companion for students in the arts and social sciences, especially those studying issues such as fashion, gender, sexuality and consumer culture.

Fashion In Focus - Concepts, Practices and Politics (Hardcover): Tim Edwards Fashion In Focus - Concepts, Practices and Politics (Hardcover)
Tim Edwards
R4,474 Discovery Miles 44 740 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

The study of fashion has exploded in recent decades, yet what this all means or quite where it might take us, is not clear. This new book helps to bring fashion into focus, with a comprehensive guide to the key theories, perspectives and developments in the field. Tim Edwards includes coverage of all the major theories of fashion, including recent scholarship, alongside subcultural analysis and an in-depth look at production. Individual topics include: * men's fashion, masculinity and the suit * women's fashion and the role of sexuality * children, the body and fashion * the role of celebrity and designer label culture * globalisation and the production of fashion. Fashion in Focus is the ideal companion for students in the arts and social sciences, especially those studying issues such as fashion, gender, sexuality and consumer culture.

Cultures of Masculinity (Paperback, New Ed): Tim Edwards Cultures of Masculinity (Paperback, New Ed)
Tim Edwards
R1,550 Discovery Miles 15 500 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Presenting a survey of the social, cultural and theoretical issues which surround and inform our understanding of masculinity, this book explores the interface between traditional sociological approaches and the work covered by more post-structural, media-driven or cultural perspectives. Edwards well known for his work on representations of masculinities, uses grounded examples of the job market and domestic violence to set his theoretical discussion. He argues that there is a need for more dialogue on men and masculinities between disciplines, and considers the validity of the concerns and anxieties which surround masculinity in the contemporary world through a range of key topics, including: the new man, the new lad and 'men's movements' men, masculinity and violence marginalized masculinities: black masculinity and gay male sexuality queer theory, performativity and fashion cinema, representation and the body. One of the most comprehensive and progressive studies of modern masculinity available, this book will be essential reading for students of gender, culture and sociology.

Erotics and Politics - Gay Male Sexuality, Masculinity and Feminism (Hardcover, New): Tim Edwards Erotics and Politics - Gay Male Sexuality, Masculinity and Feminism (Hardcover, New)
Tim Edwards
R4,325 Discovery Miles 43 250 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

"Erotics and Politics" examines the intersection of the study of sexuality (particularly gay male studies) and gender (spceifically those concerned with feminist issues). In doing so, it covers a wide range of subjects important to gay and feminist movements of the past 25 years. These issues include gay liberational sexuality, sado-masochism, pornography, promiscuity, personal relationships, AIDS and postmodernity. The central focus of attention throughout is the nature and development of gay male sexuality and masculinity. This book is unique in its coverage of a wide range of topics and its analytical connection of these topics which are usually examined in isolation. Drawing upon both academic material as well as personal accounts, "Erotics and Politics" discusses such issues as how feminism and gay male sexuality enjoy a simultaneously collaborative and antagonistic relationship; how society has conflated issues of gay liberation, child abuse and sadomasochism.

Erotics and Politics - Gay Male Sexuality, Masculinity and Feminism (Paperback, New): Tim Edwards Erotics and Politics - Gay Male Sexuality, Masculinity and Feminism (Paperback, New)
Tim Edwards
R1,611 Discovery Miles 16 110 Ships in 12 - 19 working days


This book attempts to provide an interface between the study of sexuality (particularly gay male studies) and gender (primarily feminism). In doing so it covers a wide range of issues of concern to gay and feminist movements over the past twenty five years including gay liberational sexuality, sado-masochism, pornography, promiscuity, personal relationships, AIDS and postmodernity. The central focus of attention throughout is the nature, development and consequence of gay male sexuality and masculinity. The text is unique in its coverage of a wide range of issues and connecting subjects which are typically examined separately.

Cultural Theory - Classical and Contemporary Positions (Hardcover): Tim Edwards Cultural Theory - Classical and Contemporary Positions (Hardcover)
Tim Edwards
R5,238 Discovery Miles 52 380 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

"Written by some of the leading thinkers in the field, the book is an excellent resource for longstanding and contemporary issues in cultural theory. Comprehensive and well-written." - David Oswell, Goldsmiths College This timely volume provides a framework for understanding the cultural turn in terms of the classical legacy, contemporary cultural theory and cultural analysis. It reveals the significance of Marxist humanism, Georg Simmel, the Frankfurt School, Stuart Hall and the Birmingham School, Giddens, Bauman, Foucault, Bourdieu and Baudrillard. Readers receive a dazzling, critical survey of some of the primary figures in the field. However, the book is much more than a Rough Guide tour through the 'great figures' in the field. Through an analysis of specific problems, such as transculturalism, transnationalsim, feminism, popular music and cultural citizenship, it demonstrates the relevance of cultural sociology in elucidating some of the key questions of our time.

Cultures of Masculinity (Hardcover, New): Tim Edwards Cultures of Masculinity (Hardcover, New)
Tim Edwards
R5,825 Discovery Miles 58 250 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Presenting a survey of the social, cultural and theoretical issues which surround and inform our understanding of masculinity, this book explores the interface between traditional sociological approaches and the work covered by more post-structural, media-driven or cultural perspectives. Edwards well known for his work on representations of masculinities, uses grounded examples of the job market and domestic violence to set his theoretical discussion. He argues that there is a need for more dialogue on men and masculinities between disciplines, and considers the validity of the concerns and anxieties which surround masculinity in the contemporary world through a range of key topics, including: the new man, the new lad and 'men's movements' men, masculinity and violence marginalized masculinities: black masculinity and gay male sexuality queer theory, performativity and fashion cinema, representation and the body. One of the most comprehensive and progressive studies of modern masculinity available, this book will be essential reading for students of gender, culture and sociology.

Return to Eden - Sirius Loss Discoveries (Paperback): Tim Edwards Return to Eden - Sirius Loss Discoveries (Paperback)
Tim Edwards
R604 Discovery Miles 6 040 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
From Windmills to Waves - Gerard, Little Dutch Sailor (Paperback): Tim Edwards From Windmills to Waves - Gerard, Little Dutch Sailor (Paperback)
Tim Edwards; J R Hathaway
R197 Discovery Miles 1 970 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Cultural Theory - Classical and Contemporary Positions (Paperback): Tim Edwards Cultural Theory - Classical and Contemporary Positions (Paperback)
Tim Edwards
R2,055 Discovery Miles 20 550 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

"Written by some of the leading thinkers in the field, the book is an excellent resource for longstanding and contemporary issues in cultural theory. Comprehensive and well-written." - David Oswell, Goldsmiths College This timely volume provides a framework for understanding the cultural turn in terms of the classical legacy, contemporary cultural theory and cultural analysis. It reveals the significance of Marxist humanism, Georg Simmel, the Frankfurt School, Stuart Hall and the Birmingham School, Giddens, Bauman, Foucault, Bourdieu and Baudrillard. Readers receive a dazzling, critical survey of some of the primary figures in the field. However, the book is much more than a Rough Guide tour through the 'great figures' in the field. Through an analysis of specific problems, such as transculturalism, transnationalsim, feminism, popular music and cultural citizenship, it demonstrates the relevance of cultural sociology in elucidating some of the key questions of our time.

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