Manhood in the Making: Cultural Concepts of Masculinity

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Explores The Question What Does It Mean To B̀e A Man' Om Different Cultures Around The World? A Cross-cultural Study Of Manhood As An Achieved Status. The Manhood Puzzle. -- Performative Excellence: Circum-mediterranean. -- Looking For Manhood: Truk Island. -- Performance Anxiety: Mehinaku. -- Interlude: Other Men, Other Manhoods. -- Markers To Manhood: Samburu. -- Rites Of Manhood: Sambia. -- Action And Ambiguity: East And South Asia. -- Exceptions: Tahiti And Semai. David D. Gilmore. Includes Bibliographical References (p.233-248) And Index.

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Name in long format: Manhood in the Making: Cultural Concepts of Masculinity
ISBN-10: 0300046464
ISBN-13: 9780300046465
Book pages: 272
Book language: en
Edition: 1st Printing
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Yale University Press
Dimensions: Height: 8.5 Inches, Length: 5.75 Inches, Weight: 1.0582188576 Pounds, Width: 1.25 Inches

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