Men's Lives: Readings in the Sociology of Masculinity
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The listing describes Men's Lives: Readings in the Sociology of Masculinity by Michael A. Messner as a general-interest book whose subject is easy to identify. The available edition details are 1991 • Macmillan • 536 pages.
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More appealing if you want an older backlist book that still feels distinct instead of generic filler.
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- You are looking for a book that does not take long to understand.
- You need an approachable first book on the subject.
- When you want complex relationships, the author builds a climate and mood so fully that the setting feels like another character in the story.
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- You need a different kind of book altogether.
- You are looking for a reference book rather than a regular read.
- When you prefer definitive resolutions, the pacing favors careful development over immediate thrills.
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Exact edition: Edition shown · ISBN-13 9780023638701
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Exact edition: ISBN-13 9780023638701
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