Men, Masculinity and the Media (SAGE Series on Men and Masculinity) [Paperback]

Steve Craig (Editor)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0803941633 | ISBN-13: 978-0803941632 | Publication Date: February 26, 1992

Although studies of men and masculinity have gained momentum, little has been published that focuses on the media and their relationship to men as men. Men, Masculinity and the Media addresses this shortcoming. Scholars from across the social sciences investigate past media research on men and masculinity. They also examine how the media serve to construct masculinities, how men and their relationships have been depicted and how men respond to media images. From comic books and rock music to film and television, this groundbreaking volume scrutinizes the interrelationship among men, the media and masculinity.

Product Details

• Paperback: 288 pages
• Publisher: Sage Publications, Inc (February 26, 1992)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0803941633
• ISBN-13: 978-0803941632
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.9 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.1 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,352,532 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Great research, bland presentation, November 6, 2001

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Jonathan Kinser (Jacksonville, FL USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Men, Masculinity and the Media (SAGE Series on Men and Masculinity) (Paperback)

I think this book, by format, is best suited to be used as a research tool, and as a source for students like myself to find information to support papers dealing with its subject. This book does an excellent job of gathering the information and statistics on the effects and influence of media on males and makes it clear that the men presented in the media reflect a minority in the male community. However, it presents this information in a dry, unentertaining manner. After reading it I feel that the information is very important, but I feel that the authors present it in a way that makes it largely inaccessible to those who could benefit from it most, the common man. I think that after reading this book most men would have a different outlook on media, from the advertising industry all the way to the format driven set up of sitcoms. Perhaps it would even alleviate some of the pressure men feel to be like the men they see in the media. I fear that it would be very unlikely to find anyone reading this book that would not be using it as a research tool.

5.0 out of 5 stars Men Masculinity and the Media, by Steve Craig, December 20, 2010

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This review is from: Men, Masculinity and the Media (SAGE Series on Men and Masculinity) (Hardcover)

I am currently writing Thesis on Masculinity and Consumption in Australia 1992-2006. This book editted by Craig was a great resource. I especially enjoyed When Men put on Appearances by Diane Barthel and Beer Commercials by Lance Strate.