{"product_id":"manipulating-masculinity-palgrave-macmillan-9780230623033-war-and-gender-in-modern-british-and-american-literature-kathy-j-phillips","title":"Manipulating Masculinity","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiscover the thought-provoking insights of \u003cstrong\u003eManipulating Masculinity\u003c\/strong\u003e by \u003cstrong\u003eKathy J. Phillips\u003c\/strong\u003e, published by \u003cstrong\u003ePalgrave Macmillan\u003c\/strong\u003e in 2011. This compelling study spans 227 pages and delves into the intricate relationship between literature and warfare. Phillips examines how narratives from World War I, World War II, the Vietnam War, and the Iraq wars reveal a disturbing truth: the labeling of inherently human traits as 'feminine' serves as a tool for societies to manipulate men into conflict. Furthermore, she explores how the condemnation of pleasure can escalate to violence, highlighting the complex interplay between sexuality and aggression. This book is essential for those interested in military history, literary criticism, and the sociocultural dynamics of masculinity. Engage with Phillips' critical analysis and uncover the historical and psychological mechanisms that have shaped our understanding of masculinity in times of war.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kathy J. Phillips","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52236206408022,"sku":"9780230623033","price":54.55,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0886\/3206\/6390\/files\/9780230623033.jpg?v=1767756773","url":"https:\/\/www.englishbook.pt\/products\/manipulating-masculinity-palgrave-macmillan-9780230623033-war-and-gender-in-modern-british-and-american-literature-kathy-j-phillips","provider":"Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}