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Little Big Men: Bodybuilding Subculture And Gender Construction (Suny Series On Sport, Culture, And Social Relations)
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Little Big Men Is A Study Of Competitive Bodybuilders On The West Coast That Examines The Subculture From The Perspective Of Bodybuilders' Everyday Activities. It Offers Fascinating Descriptions And Insightful Analogies Of An Important And Understudied Subculture That Has Risen To Widespread Popularity In Today'S Mass Culture.Alan Klein Conducted His Field Study Of Bodybuilding In Some Of The World'S Bestknown Gyms. In Studying The Social And Political Relations Of Bodybuilding Competitors, Klein Explores Not Only Gym Dynamics But Also The Internal And External Pressures Bodybuilders Face. Central To His Examination Is The Critique Of Masculinity. Through His Study Of Hustling Among Bodybuilders, Klein Is Able To Construct A Socialpsychological Male Configuration That Includes Narcissism, Homophobia, Hypermasculinity, And Fascism. Because They Exist As Exaggerations, These Bodybuilder Traits Come To Represent One End Of The Continuum Of Modern Masculinity, What Klein Terms Comicbook Masculinity. This Study Is A Rare Foray Into The Critique Of Contemporary American Macho.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Little Big Men'? A: The book examines the competitive bodybuilding subculture on the West Coast, exploring the everyday activities of bodybuilders and the social dynamics within gyms.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Little Big Men'? A: The author is Alan M. Klein, who conducted a field study on bodybuilding.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: The book was published on September 14, 1993.
- Q: What are the key themes discussed in the book? A: Key themes include masculinity, narcissism, homophobia, hypermasculinity, and the social-psychological dynamics of male bodybuilders.
- Q: How many pages does 'Little Big Men' have? A: The book contains 326 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Is 'Little Big Men' a new or used book? A: This listing is for a new copy of the book.
- Q: What is the edition of this book? A: This is the first edition of 'Little Big Men'.
- Q: What insights does the author provide about bodybuilding culture? A: Klein provides insights into the internal and external pressures faced by bodybuilders, as well as critiques of contemporary masculinity within the sport.
- Q: Is this book suitable for someone interested in sports sociology? A: Yes, the book is suitable for readers interested in sports sociology, gender studies, and cultural critiques.