Masculinities

Masculinities

by R.W.Connell (Author), Raewyn Connell (Author)

Synopsis

This is an exciting new edition of R.W. Connella s ground--breaking text, which has become a classic work on the nature and construction of masculine identity. Connell argues that there is not one masculinity, but many different masculinities, each associated with different positions of power. In a world gender order that continues to privilege men over women, but also raises difficult issues for men and boys, his account is more pertinent than ever before. In a substantial new introduction and conclusion, Connell discusses the development of masculinity studies in the ten years since the booka s initial publication. He explores global gender relations, new theories, and practical uses of mascunlinity research. Looking to the future, his new concluding chapter addresses the politics of masculinities, and the implications of masculinity research for understanding current world issues. Against the backdrop of an increasingly divided world, dominated by neo--conservative politics, Connella s account highlights a series of compelling questions about the future of human society. This second edition of Connella s classic book will be essential reading for students taking courses on masculinities and gender studies, and will be of interest to students and scholars across the humanities and social sciences.

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More Information

Format: Paperback
Pages: 352
Edition: 2nd Revised edition
Publisher: Polity Press
Published: 02 Mar 2005

ISBN 10: 0745634273
ISBN 13: 9780745634272

Media Reviews
In a new introduction and afterword, Connell reviews more recent work and extends some of his thinking on the significance to masculinity of global economics, politics and culture. Times Higher Education Supplement
Author Bio
Robert W. Connell, Professor of Education at the University of Sydney