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Comment by Steve_J on October 8, 2012 at 4:35pm

I'm very much enjoying reading 'The big sleep' whilst pretending to be working at night. It seems to fit.

Comment by Dallas the Phallus on May 8, 2012 at 11:03pm

American Masculinities: A Historical Encyclopedia

American Masculinities: A Historical Encyclopedia is a first-of-its-kind reference, detailing developments in the growing field of men’s studies. This up-to-date analytical review serves as a marker of how the field has evolved over the last decade, especially since the 1993 publication of Anthony Rotundo’s American Manhood. This seminal book opened new vistas for exploration and research into American History, society, and culture. 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.

Comment by Jesse Harper on May 6, 2012 at 2:14am

If anyone gets a chance to read Call of the Wild: My escape to Alaska by Guy Grieve, do not hesitate to do so. It has made me think how much I would like to do something like that. Also makes one realise that only we hold ourselves back from anything.

Comment by Marc Christopher on May 1, 2012 at 11:20am

Any summer reading suggestons?

 

Comment by James Passman on April 30, 2012 at 9:51pm

Have any one of you gentlemen ever read a Brad Meltzer book? If so, what is your assessment? Thanks for your responses.

Comment by Shane on April 6, 2012 at 7:51am

Curt my comment was for you.  The ePub format is used by the Nook.  It also renders PDF's fairly well. Even if you can only find the book in plaintext you can convert it to PDF.

 

Personally I prefer hardcopy myself.  James is correct about ebay.  Also Amazon's resellers usually have used books at good prices.

Comment by James Passman on April 5, 2012 at 11:48pm

Have you tried to find them on ebay? I actually found King solomon's Mines in hardback from the early 30's for about $15. Also, Easton press also carries a set of the Tarzan books also.

Comment by Curt Bolding on April 5, 2012 at 11:02pm

Gutenberg is certain an option, if you can stand the idea of sitting in front of your computer to read a book.  Personally, I can't.  Even getting the NOOK was a stretch, but it was my only option in the case of the Tarzan books.

Comment by Shane on April 5, 2012 at 9:08pm

Haggard's books on Project Gutenberg.

http://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Main_Page

Comment by James Passman on April 5, 2012 at 7:44pm

I know what you mean Curt, the only Haggard books I see are the 6 volume Easton Press collection and they are a little pricey but worth it.

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