The Fictions that Shape Men's Lives
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The Fictions that Shape Men's Lives by Christopher Kilmartin
The Fictions that Shape Men's Lives is structured around a number of key 'fictions' of masculinity, such as beliefs in biological determinism, the inevitability of men's violence and the opposition of the sexes, and proceeds to expose them to be wholly or partially unfounded.Christopher Kilmartin is an emeritus college professor, author, stand-up comedian, actor, playwright, consultant and professional psychologist. He holds a Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology. He has written five books on men and gender, some in multiple editions. Drawing on his background as a professional stand-up comedian, Dr. Kilmartin wrote and acted in a solo theatre performance on men's issues entitled Crimes Against Nature, an integration of his scholarly and performing interests, which has toured to over 150 campuses and other venues. Dr. Kilmartin served as a consultant for three years with the United States Naval Academy in sexual assault and harassment prevention. He was Distinguished Visiting Professor at the United States Air Force Academy in 2013-14. In 2007, he was the Fulbright Distinguished Chair in Gender Studies at the University of Klagenfurt, Austria. He is an internationally-recognized expert on gender, violence prevention, diversity, and inclusion.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780367421137 |
| ISBN 10 | 0367421135 |
| Title | The Fictions that Shape Men's Lives |
| Author | Christopher Kilmartin |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Routledge |
| Year published | 2021-04-21 |
| Number of pages | 138 |
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