Beschreibung:
Branding Masculinity is the first research book to delve into the cultural origins of masculinity in America. By asking men what they consider to be masculine beliefs, attitudes, behaviours, and possessions, the research identifies how contemporary American men form their sense of being manly.
List of Tables and Figures Foreword Preface 1. Tracing Masculinity 2. Men's Perceptions of Masculinity 3. What Women Want 4. Masculinity as a Vehicle 5. Weapons 6. Tools for Hand and Head 7. Alcohol and Tobacco 8. Masculine Grooming and Apparel 9. Retail Masculinity or the In-store Man Cave Index