The Media and the Models of Masculinity

Employing the most recent works in the a variety of different disciplines, Mark Moss's The Media and the Models of Masculinity makes the current discourse(s) on masculinity accessible to students in media studies, men's studies, and history. By engaging in critical discussions on everything from fashion, to domestic space, to sports and television, readers will be privy to a modern and fascinating account of the diverse and dominant perceptions of and on masculine culture.

List of contents

Chapter 1 Preface
Chapter 2 Intro
Chapter 3 Chapter 1: History and Theory
Chapter 4 Chapter 2: The Media and Men
Chapter 5 Chapter 3: Masculine Adornment
Chapter 6 Chapter 4: The Media and Men II
Chapter 7 Chapter 5: History Revisited
Chapter 8 Chapter 6: The Impact of the Fifties: The Slacker, The Dude and The Rebel
Chapter 9 Chapter 7: Masculinity, Media and Aggression
Chapter 10 Chapter 8: Notes on Men and Technology
Chapter 11 Chapter 9: The Objects on Men's Desks
Chapter 12 Chapter 10: Sport and Media Culture
Chapter 13 Conclusion

About the author

By Mark Moss

Product details

• Authors: Mark Moss
• Publisher: Rowman and Littlefield
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 02.02.2012
• EAN: 9780739166260
• ISBN: 978-0-7391-6626-0
• No. of pages: 230
• Subjects: Social sciences, law, business > Sociology > Sociological theories; Media Studies, Popular Culture, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Popular Culture, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Media Studies, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Men's Studies, Gender studies: men and boys, Gender Studies: Men