Description
Men, Masculinities, and Aging explores the intersections of generations, class, geographies, and masculinities. It offers a fresh perspective on men's experiences with bodily aging, growing older within ageist societies, and navigating the virtual absence of cultural guidelines for being an old man.
Author: Edward H. Thompson
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Published: 09/18/2018
Pages: 272
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.92lbs
Size: 8.90h x 5.90w x 0.90d
ISBN13: 9781442278554
ISBN10: 1442278552
BISAC Categories:
- Social Science | Gerontology
- Social Science | Gender Studies
- Social Science | Men's Studies
About the Author
Edward H. Thompson, Jr. is professor emeritus of sociology at the College of Holy Cross. He is noted for his research on gender relations and family life and is the author or editor of several books, including Older Men's Lives, Men as Caregivers, and A Man's Guide to Healthy Aging. He is active in the Gerontological Society of America.