Everyday Masculinities and Extreme Sport : Male Identity and Rock Climbing.

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 ab...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Robinson, Victoria
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Oxford : Berg Publishers, 2008.
Temas:
Rock climbing.
Sports > Social aspects.
Sports > Psychological aspects.
Masculinity.
Men > Identity.
Sports > Aspect social.
Masculinité.
Hommes > Identité.
Masculinity
Men > Identity
Rock climbing
Sports > Psychological aspects
Sports > Social aspects
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Descripción
Sumario: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.
Descripción Física:1 online resource (191 pages)
Bibliografía:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9781847884565
1847884563

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