Breaking Silences and Exploring Masculinities
a critical supplement to the novel Jackytar
- Publisher
- Breakwater Books Ltd.
- Initial publish date
- Mar 2008
- Category
- Gender Studies, General
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Paperback / softback
- ISBN
- 9781550812466
- Publish Date
- Mar 2008
- List Price
- $14.95
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Description
This critical supplement to the novel Jackytar aims to promote discussion about changing understandings of masculinities, especially regarding identities, communities, familial relationships, the raising of boys, the multiple meanings of manhood, difference, men's careers, communication, and more. This collection of critical essays on Jackytar, an acclaimed educational novel by Dr. Douglas Gosse, offers a much needed academic resource by and for scholars in disciplines ranging from sociology, social work, psychology and education to language, linguistics and philosophy.
About the author
Douglas Gosse, PH.D., is the author of the novel Jacytar and a professor of social justice and cultural studies at Nipissing University. He lives in Brantford and Toronto, Ontario.