Negotiating work, family, and identity among long-haul Christian truck drivers : what would Jesus haul? /

This book examines the significance of Christianity and constructions of masculinity in the lives of long-haul drivers and how truckers work to construct narratives of their lives as ""good, moral"" individuals. Using qualitative research, the narratives of evangelical truckers a...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Upton, Rebecca L. (Autor)
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Lanham : Lexington Books, [2016]
Temas:
Truck drivers > Social aspects.
Work environment.
Christianity.
Masculinity.
Christianity
Camionneurs > Aspect social.
Christianisme.
Masculinité.
SOCIAL SCIENCE > Discrimination & Race Relations.
SOCIAL SCIENCE > Minority Studies.
Masculinity
Work environment
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Descripción
Sumario:This book examines the significance of Christianity and constructions of masculinity in the lives of long-haul drivers and how truckers work to construct narratives of their lives as ""good, moral"" individuals. Using qualitative research, the narratives of evangelical truckers and their navigation of modern masculinity, work and family obligations, and identity are explored
Descripción Física:1 online resource
Bibliografía:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9780739196632
0739196634

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