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Weaving the fabric of American history, American Masculinities illustrates how American political leaders have often used the rhetoric of manliness to underscore the presumed moral righteousness and ostensibly protective purposes of their policies. Seeing U.S. history in terms of gender archetypes, readers will gain a richer and deeper understanding of America′s democratic political system, domestic and foreign policies, and capitalist economic system, as well as the \"private\" sphere of the home and domestic life.    The contributors to American Masculinities share the assumption that men′s lives have been grounded fundamentally in gender, that is, in their awareness of themselves as males. Their approach goes beyond scholarship which traditionally looks at men (and women) in terms of what they do and how they have influenced a given field or era. Rather, this important work delves into the psychological core of manhood which is shaped not only by biology, but also by history, society, and culture.    Encapsulating the current state of scholarly interpretation within the field of Men′s Studies, American Masculinities: A Historical Encyclopedia is designed to help students and scholars advance their studies, develop new questions for research, and stimulate new ways of exploring the history of American life.    Key Features    - Reader′s Guide facilitates browsing by topic and easy access to information     - Extensive name, place, and concept index gives users an additional means of locating topics of interest    - More than 250 entries, each with suggestions for further reading    - Cross references direct users to related information    - Comprehensive bibliography includes a list of sources organized by categories in the field    Topics Covered    - Arts, Literature, and Popular Culture    - Body, Health, and Sexuality    - Class, Ethnic, Racial, and Religious Identities    - Concepts and Theories    - Family and Fatherhood    - General History    - Icons and Symbols    - Leisure and Work    - Movements and Organizations    - People    - Political and Social Issues    About the Editor    Bret E. Carroll is Associate Professor of History at California State University, Stanislaus. He received his Ph.D. from Cornell University in 1991. 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