This book offers the first in depth study of this one particular extreme sport, rock climbing, and uses it as a case study to examine at how men "do" masculinity in a sporting environment. The book offers a fresh and innovative perspective on issues surrounding masculine identity, and challenges traditional approaches to sport studies. It also presents new ways of conceptualizing the relationship between the everyday and the pursuit of the extraordinary through sport. Drawing on insights from sociology, gender, masculinity studies and sports studies, this book will be of interest to a broad range of students and researchers in these areas.
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This book offers the first in depth study of this one particular extreme sport, rock climbing, and uses it as a case study to examine at how men "do" masculinity in a sporting environment. The book offers a fresh and innovative perspective on issues surrounding masculine identity, and challenges traditional approaches to sport studies. It also presents new ways of conceptualizing the relationship between the everyday and the pursuit of the extraordinary through sport. Drawing on insights from sociology, gender, masculinity studies and sports studies, this book will be of interest to a broad range of students and researchers in these areas.
Imprint | Berg Publishers |
Country of origin | United Kingdom |
Release date | December 2008 |
Availability | Expected to ship within 10 - 15 working days |
First published | September 2008 |
Authors | Victoria Robinson |
Dimensions | 234 x 156 x 14mm (L x W x T) |
Format | Paperback |
Pages | 256 |
Edition | First |
ISBN-13 | 978-1-84520-137-1 |
Barcode | 9781845201371 |
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LSN | 1-84520-137-X |