| Edition |
English ed. |
| Description |
1 online resource (viii, 183 pages) : illustrations |
| Physical Medium |
polychrome |
| Description |
text file |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 165-177) and index. |
| Contents |
Introduction -- Theorizing sporting masculinities -- Problematizing 'extreme' sports -- Men's sporting identities -- 'Belay bunnies' : sport, gender relations and masculinities -- Sporting inner lives : emotions, intimacies and friendship -- The sporting balance : family, relationships and work -- Everyday bodies and sport -- Risking it. |
| Summary |
Rock climbing is one of today's most popular 'extreme sports.' Although many women are involved, the sport retains a particularly male image and culture. Everyday Masculinities and Extreme Sport presents the first in-depth study of rock climbing in the UK, analysing what it reveals about the contemporary construction and performance of masculinity through sport. One of the key concerns of the book is the relationship between everyday masculinity and the pursuit of the extraordinary through sport. Drawing on insights from sociology and gender studies, the book challenges traditional approaches. |
| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
| Subject |
Rock climbing.
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Rock climbing. |
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Sports -- Social aspects.
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Sports -- Social aspects. |
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Sports. |
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Sports -- Psychological aspects.
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Sports -- Psychological aspects. |
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Masculinity.
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Masculinity. |
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Men -- Identity.
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Men -- Identity. |
| Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
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| Subject |
Men. |
| Other Form: |
Print version: Robinson, Victoria, 1959- Everyday masculinities and extreme sport. English ed. Oxford ; New York : Berg, 2008 9781845201364 1845201361 (DLC) 2008030293 (OCoLC)233813779 |
| ISBN |
9781847884565 (electronic book) |
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1847884563 (electronic book) |
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1845201361 (cloth) |
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184520137X (paperback) |
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9781845201364 (cloth) |
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9781845201371 (paperback) |
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