Asian Masculinities: The Meaning and Practice of Manhood in China and Japan by K

Description: Asian Masculinities by Kam Louie, Morris Low Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Paperback Condition Brand New Description A study of East Asian masculinities in an increasingly globalized Asia. It examines masculine ideals, homosexuality, womens perceptions of men, the role of sport and food, and Asian men in the Chinese diaspora. Publisher Description This book shows how East Asian masculinities are being formed and transformed as Asia is increasingly globalized. The gender roles performed by Chinese and Japanese men are examined not just as they are lived in Asia, but also in the West. The essays collected here enhance current understandings of East Asian identities and cultures as well as Western conceptions of gender and sexuality. While basic issues such as masculine ideals in China and Japan are examined, the book also addresses issues including homosexuality, womens perceptions of men, the role of sport and food and Asian men in the Chinese diaspora. Author Biography Kam Louie is Professor of Chinese Studies, University of Queensland. Author or co-author of numerous books and articles on Chinese culture, including Inheriting Tradition (Oxford UP, 1986), Chinese Literature in the Twentieth Century (Columbia UP, 1997), The Politics of Chinese Language and Culture (Routledge, 1998) and Theorising Chinese Masculinity (Cambridge UP, 2002).Morris Low is senior lecturer in Asian Studies at the University of Queensland. He is an historian of Japan with interests in science and technology, Australian-Japan relations, art, and issues relating to identity. He is the editor of Science, Technology and R&D in Japan, 3 vols. (Routledge, 2001) and co-author of Science, Technology and Society in Contemporary Japan (Cambridge UP, 1999). He recently edited special issues of the journals Asian Studies Review (Blackwell), Osiris (University of Chicago Press) and History and Anthropology (Harwood)> Details ISBN 0415511089 ISBN-13 9780415511087 Title Asian Masculinities Author Kam Louie, Morris Low Format Paperback Year 2011 Pages 270 Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd GE_Item_ID:139884280; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys

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