UID:
almafu_9958351700002883
Format:
1 online resource :
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79 photographs
ISBN:
9780231510547
Content:
Where Men Hide is a spirited tour of the dark and often dirty places men go to find comfort, camaraderie, relaxation, and escape. Ken Ross's striking photographs and James B. Twitchell's lively analysis trace the evolution of these virtual caves, and question why they are rapidly disappearing. They find that for centuries men have met with each other in underground lairs and clubhouses to conduct business or to bond and indulge in shady entertainments. In these secret dens, certain rules are abandoned while others are obeyed. Twitchell connects the places men hide with figures like Hemingway and Huck Finn, Frederick Jackson Turner's theory of the American frontier, and the mythological interpretations of Joseph Campbell and Robert Bly. Documenting both traditional and contemporary male haunts, Twitchell and Ross examine the provenance, purpose, and appeal of this little-discussed and controversial phenomenon.
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Frontmatter --
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Contents --
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Introduction/Photographer’s Note --
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1. The Deer Camp: The Hunt --
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2. The Boxing Ring: Shame and Honor --
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3. The Fraternal Lodge: Initiation of Brotherhood --
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4. The Snuggery: Fathers, Sons, and Trains --
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5. A Room of His Own: Two of Man’s Best Friends --
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6. The Garage: Car and Calendar --
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7. The American Barbershop: “Next Gentleman” --
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8. The Baseball Dugout: Chew, Spit, and Fight --
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9. Getting Outta Here: My Wheels, My Self --
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10. The Recliner Chair: Hiding in Plain Sight --
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11. Strip Clubs: Hiding Behind the Ogle --
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12. “Aah lurve this place”: The Male Way of Eating --
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13. The Workshop Warren: Hammer Time --
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14. On the Job: Hiding Out in the Office --
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15. Male Bonding for God: Megachurch & Promise Keepers --
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Conclusion --
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Bibliography --
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Backmatter
Language:
English
URL:
https://doi.org/10.7312/twit13734
URL:
https://doi.org/10.7312/twit13734
