Everyday masculinities and extreme sport : male identity and rock climbing
(ONLINE)
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Published
Oxford ; New York : Berg, 2008.
Edition
English ed.
ISBN
9781847884565, 1847884563, 1845201361, 184520137X, 9781845201364, 9781845201371
Physical Desc
1 online resource (viii, 183 pages) : illustrations
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Published
Oxford ; New York : Berg, 2008.
Format
ONLINE
Edition
English ed.
Language
English
ISBN
9781847884565, 1847884563, 1845201361, 184520137X, 9781845201364, 9781845201371
Notes
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 165-177) and index.
Description
Rock climbing is one of today's most popular 'extreme sports.' Although many women are involved, the sport retains a particularly male image and culture. Everyday Masculinities and Extreme Sport presents the first in-depth study of rock climbing in the UK, analysing what it reveals about the contemporary construction and performance of masculinity through sport. One of the key concerns of the book is the relationship between everyday masculinity and the pursuit of the extraordinary through sport. Drawing on insights from sociology and gender studies, the book challenges traditional approaches.
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eBooks on EBSCOhost,EBSCO eBooks for FE/HE Collection (UK)
Copies
| Location | Call Number | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Digital Library - Digital Library Ebsco ebook | 796.522/3 22 | Available Online |
