{"product_id":"men-masculinities-and-health-critical-perspectives-9780230203129","title":"Men, Masculinities and Health: Critical Perspectives","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): M. Hall\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Palgrave\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Palgrave\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Men's Health\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrom the Back Cover\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eMen drink too much alcohol, eat unhealthy food and avoid going to the doctors until they are seriously ill. Indeed, some say being masculine is bad for men's health. But is the situation so simple? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis deeply engaging book explores both the psychological and sociological factors that affect men and their health. It investigates how notions of 'maleness' impact on the individual's approach to health and take-up of services, and provides clear foundations for best practice in care. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003ePart 1 of the book explores and sets the theoretical scene. It asks why disparate fields have not previously been brought together and what theoretical frameworks could be utilised to assist in this process. Parts 2 and 3 consider empirical work in relation to men, health and illness, providing critical rather than simply descriptive accounts. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBringing together an international collection of contributors, \u003cem\u003eMen, Masculinities and Health\u003c\/em\u003e provides fresh ideas for practice; creating a fertile terrain for future debate that will excite all those interested in gender issues.","brand":"Palgrave","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":45085163782295,"sku":"9780230203129","price":5097.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9780230203129.webp?v=1767264980","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/men-masculinities-and-health-critical-perspectives-9780230203129","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}