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