Buddy system : understanding male friendships / Geoffrey L. Greif.
| Author/creator | Greif, Geoffrey L. |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | Oxford ; New York : Oxford University Press, 2009. |
| Description | viii, 304 pages ; 24 cm |
| Subjects |
| Contents | How do we understand men's friendships? -- What do friendship and friend mean? -- So how do friendships actually work? -- What do men learn from their fathers about friendships? -- Do women influence men's friendships? -- Do women feel the same way about friends as do men? -- Marty in his 20s : needing friends and family -- Zach in his 30s : balancing family, friends, and work -- Mal in his 40s : continuing the balancing act -- Mick in his 50s : needing friends more than ever -- Michael in his 60s : friendships shaped by early experiences -- Donald in his 70s : going strong -- Tom in his 80s : realizing all his friends are gone -- Fred in his 90s : thinking maybe it's in the genes -- Men's fellowship at a Saturday morning church group -- Stepping up to the plate with your friendships. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (p. 284-293) and index. |
| LCCN | 2008004182 |
| ISBN | 9780195326420 (cloth : alk. paper) |
| ISBN | 0195326423 (cloth : alk. paper) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | BF575.F66 G735 2009 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |