Men, Masculinities and Violence

An Ethnographic Study

Nonfiction, Social & Cultural Studies, Social Science, Crimes & Criminals, Criminology
Cover of the book Men, Masculinities and Violence by Anthony Ellis, Taylor and Francis
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Anthony Ellis ISBN: 9781317593270
Publisher: Taylor and Francis Publication: October 23, 2015
Imprint: Routledge Language: English
Author: Anthony Ellis
ISBN: 9781317593270
Publisher: Taylor and Francis
Publication: October 23, 2015
Imprint: Routledge
Language: English

The BSC Critical Criminology Network’s Book of the Year 2016

Why do some men use physical violence against others? How do some men come to value physical violence as a resource? Drawing on in-depth ethnographic research conducted with men involved in serious violence and crime over a period of two years in the North of England, Anthony Ellis addresses these questions and the complex relationship between these men and their use of physical violence against others.

Using detailed life-history interviews and extended periods of observation with these men, Men, Masculinities and Violence describes their ‘inner’ subjective lives and experiences, exploring how they came to value violence, why they are willing to use it against others and risk serious harm to themselves in the process. Over the course of the book a picture emerges of a group of men that have experienced and perpetrated serious violence throughout their lives. This book advances a critical psychosocial understanding of such violence by situating these masculine biographies within their immediate contexts of de-industrialisation, fracturing working class community and culture, and broader shifts within the political economy of liberal capitalism.

With its synthesis of rich ethnographic material and new developments in criminological theory, this book is essential reading for students and academics interested in issues of gender and violence.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

The BSC Critical Criminology Network’s Book of the Year 2016

Why do some men use physical violence against others? How do some men come to value physical violence as a resource? Drawing on in-depth ethnographic research conducted with men involved in serious violence and crime over a period of two years in the North of England, Anthony Ellis addresses these questions and the complex relationship between these men and their use of physical violence against others.

Using detailed life-history interviews and extended periods of observation with these men, Men, Masculinities and Violence describes their ‘inner’ subjective lives and experiences, exploring how they came to value violence, why they are willing to use it against others and risk serious harm to themselves in the process. Over the course of the book a picture emerges of a group of men that have experienced and perpetrated serious violence throughout their lives. This book advances a critical psychosocial understanding of such violence by situating these masculine biographies within their immediate contexts of de-industrialisation, fracturing working class community and culture, and broader shifts within the political economy of liberal capitalism.

With its synthesis of rich ethnographic material and new developments in criminological theory, this book is essential reading for students and academics interested in issues of gender and violence.

More books from Taylor and Francis

Cover of the book Japanese Higher Education as Myth by Anthony Ellis
Cover of the book The Discovery of the Solomon Islands by Alvaro de Mendaña in 1568 by Anthony Ellis
Cover of the book Psychosocial Aspects of Narcolepsy by Anthony Ellis
Cover of the book London Government and the Welfare Services by Anthony Ellis
Cover of the book Landscape Architect's Pocket Book by Anthony Ellis
Cover of the book The Korean War by Anthony Ellis
Cover of the book Social Security: Beveridge and After by Anthony Ellis
Cover of the book The Education of Children by Anthony Ellis
Cover of the book Policing Across the World by Anthony Ellis
Cover of the book International Management and International Relations by Anthony Ellis
Cover of the book States of Emergency and the Law by Anthony Ellis
Cover of the book House and Home by Anthony Ellis
Cover of the book Ethical and Legal Issues for Mental Health Professionals by Anthony Ellis
Cover of the book Development Planning and School Improvement for Middle Managers by Anthony Ellis
Cover of the book German Grammar in Context by Anthony Ellis
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy