Boy Culture [2 Volumes]

Download or read book Boy Culture [2 Volumes] written by Shirley R. Steinberg and published by ABC-CLIO. This book was released on 2010-06-17 with total page 564 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Features y 166 entries on specific aspects of boyhood life in North America today, ranging from boy-centered toys, games, and media to issues of masculinity and confusing notions of manhood y Expert contributors from a variety of academic and professional disciplines, providing insight into a range of issues related to the lives of North American boys y Bibliographic listings of works cited and further reading in print and online y A comprehensive index Highlights y Captures the essence of boyhood in North America with a carefully selected series of topics and entries spanning two volumes y Brings together the insights of a host of experts on a wide range of issues related to the way boys live and grow up in North America today y Looks closely at the products of pop consumer culture--the shows, ads, music, movies, and websites--aimed specifically at boys y Focuses on the ways boys develop their own notions of masculinity and manhood y Covers a wide variety of ethnic groups and sexual orientations.