Remaking Men

TRAMA

The nature of masculinity is either treated critically from a sociological standpoint or analyzed from a psychological and spiritual perspective. "Remaking Men" argues that we must strive to bridge the gap between these separate traditions--masculinity should neither be hijacked by the spiritual, Jung-influenced men's movement, nor discussed merely as a product of socio-political forces. Examining his own and other men's experience in a critical and lively discourse, David Tacey evades the simplistic optimism of the "inner journey" approach and the chronic pessimism of contemporary academic arguments, discussing such topics as father-absence, homoerotic desire and the dilemmas of feminine men. This is a fascinating look at masculinity for those who want to explore self and society with intelligence and soul.

NOTE EDITORE

The nature of masculinity is a popular subject for contemporary authors, either treated critically from a sociological standpoint, or analysed from a psychological and spiritual perspective.In Remaking Men, David Tacey argues that we must strive to bridge the gap between these separate traditions - masculinity should neither be hijacked by the spiritual, Jung-influenced men's movement, nor discussed merely as a product of socio-political forces.Examining his own and other men's experience in a critical and lively discourse he evades the simplistic optimism of the 'inner journey' approach and the chronic pessimism of contemporary academic arguments. This is a fascinating and very accessible look at masculinity for those who want to explore self and society with intelligence and soul.

SOMMARIO

Chapter 1 Polemical Introduction; Chapter 1a Archetypes, Gods, Men and Women; Chapter 2 The Father's Absence and Devouring Presence; Chapter 3 Contemporary Dilemmas of Feminine Men; Chapter 4 Rites and Wrongs of Passage; Chapter 5 Homoerotic Desire and the Fathering Spirit; Chapter 6 Struggling with the Internal Tyrant; Chapter 7 Unprofessional Work; Chapter 8 Conclusion;

AUTORE

DavidJ. Tacey

ALTRE INFORMAZIONI

• Condizione: Nuovo
• ISBN: 9780415142410
• Dimensioni: 8.5 x 5.5 in Ø 0.65 lb
• Formato: Brossura
• Pagine Arabe: 240