Power at Play: Sports and the Problem of Masculinity

Power at Play: Sports and the Problem of Masculinity
ISBN-10
080704105X
ISBN-13
9780807041055
Category
Sports & Recreation
Pages
256
Language
English
Published
1995-04-30
Publisher
Beacon Press
Author
Michael A. Messner

Description

Based on interviews with a diverse group of former high school, college, and professional athletes, Power at Play examines the important role sports play in defining masculinity for American men.

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