Manful Assertions: Masculinities in Britain Since 1800

by Michael Roper

Book Overview

Masculine assertions, whether of verbal command, political power or physical violence, have formed the traditional subject matter of history. This volume combines current discussions in sexual politics with historical analysis to demonstrate that, far from being natural and monolithic, masculinity is an historical and cultural construct, with varied, competing and above all changing forms.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0415053234
• ISBN13: 9780415053235
• Release Date: July 1991
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 232 Pages
• Weight: 0.82 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.5" x 8.5"