Buddy system : understanding male friendships / Geoffrey L. Greif.

Author/creator Greif, Geoffrey L.
Format Book
Publication InfoOxford ; New York : Oxford University Press, 2009.
Descriptionviii, 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 noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. 284-293) and index.
LCCN 2008004182
ISBN9780195326420 (cloth : alk. paper)
ISBN0195326423 (cloth : alk. paper)

Availability

Library Location Call Number Status Item Actions
Joyner General Stacks BF575.F66 G735 2009 ✔ Available Place Hold