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Men And Masculinity: The Basics Is An Accessible Introduction To The Academic Study Of Masculinity Which Outlines The Key Ideas And Most Pressing Issues Concerning The Field Today. Providing Readers With A Framework For Understanding These Issues, It Explores The Ways That Masculinity Has Been Understood In The Social Sciences And Humanities To Date. Addressing Theories Which View Masculinity As Being In A Permanent State Of Flux And Crisis, It Explores Such Problem Areas As: The Male Body; Men And Work; Men And Fatherhood; Male Sexuality; Male Violence. With A Glossary Of Key Terms, Case Studies Reflecting The Most Important Studies In The Field Of Masculinity Research And Suggestions For Further Study, Men And Masculinity: The Basics Is An Essential Read For Anyone Approaching The Study Of Masculinity For The First Time. Man-watching -- Coming To Terms With Men & Masculinity -- The Male Body -- Men And Work -- Men And Fatherhood -- Male Sexuality -- Male Violence. Nigel Edley. Includes Bibliographical References And Index.