Guyland : the perilous world where boys become men / Michael Kimmel.
| Author/creator | Kimmel, Michael S. |
| Format | Book |
| Edition | 1st ed. |
| Publication Info | New York : Harper, ©2008. |
| Description | xviii, 332 pages ; 24 cm |
| Subjects |
| Contents | 1. Welcome to Guyland -- 2. "What's the rush?" : Guyland as a new stage of development -- 3. "Bros before hos" : the guy code -- 4. High school : boot camp for Guyland -- 5. The rites of almost-men : binge drinking, fraternity hazing, and the elephant walk -- 6. Sports crazy -- 7. Boys and their toys : Guyland's media -- 8. Babes in Boyland : pornography -- 9. Hooking up : sex in Guyland -- 10. Predatory sex and party rape -- 11. Girls in Guyland : eyes on the guys -- 12. "Just guys" |
| Abstract | A leading authority in gender studies profiles American males between the ages of sixteen and twenty-six, offering insight into their belief systems, relationships, and preferences, in a report that also discusses the sources of violent and deviant behaviors. By the author of Manhood in America: A Cultural History. |
| General note | "Understanding the critical years between 16 and 26"--Jacket. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (p. [291-316]) and index. |
| ISBN | 9780060831349 : |
| ISBN | 0060831340 : |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | HQ 799.6 .K56 2008 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |