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Everyday Masculinities and Extreme Sport

- Male Identity and Rock Climbing

About Everyday Masculinities and Extreme Sport

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. This book presents a study of rock climbing in the UK, analysing what it reveals about the contemporary construction and performance of masculinity through sport.

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  • Language:
  • English
  • ISBN:
  • 9781845201371
  • Binding:
  • Paperback
  • Pages:
  • 256
  • Published:
  • August 31, 2008
  • Dimensions:
  • 156x232x12 mm.
  • Weight:
  • 300 g.
Delivery: 1-2 weeks
Expected delivery: November 30, 2024

Description of Everyday Masculinities and Extreme Sport

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. This book presents a study of rock climbing in the UK, analysing what it reveals about the contemporary construction and performance of masculinity through sport.

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