In the era of sports dominance in America, athletics have become both a metaphor and reality of American masculinity. Edited by three of the leading scholars at the intersection of masculinity and sports studies, this volume offers a fascinating articulation on the state of athletics in modern society. Each part of the volume examines a significant arena and tackles some of the most deeply rooted issues within the field of sports. From the mechanisms by which masculinity is interwoven into sports to the violence encoded within the field, this book provides an insiders look at the state of gender relations.
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In the era of sports dominance in America, athletics have become both a metaphor and reality of American masculinity. Edited by three of the leading scholars at the intersection of masculinity and sports studies, this volume offers a fascinating articulation on the state of athletics in modern society. Each part of the volume examines a significant arena and tackles some of the most deeply rooted issues within the field of sports. From the mechanisms by which masculinity is interwoven into sports to the violence encoded within the field, this book provides an insiders look at the state of gender relations.
Imprint | Sage Publications Ltd |
Country of origin | United States |
Series | Sage Series on Men and Masculinity |
Release date | June 2000 |
Availability | Expected to ship within 12 - 17 working days |
First published | May 2000 |
Authors | Jim McKay, Michael Alan Messner, Donald Sabo |
Dimensions | 215 x 139 x 25mm (L x W x T) |
Format | Hardcover |
Pages | 344 |
ISBN-13 | 978-0-7619-1271-2 |
Barcode | 9780761912712 |
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LSN | 0-7619-1271-1 |