Perspectives in Male Psychology

Discover a balanced perspective on men¿s psychology in this accessible new resource

Male psychology is a new field within the discipline of psychology, which focuses on men and boys. Male psychology moves us towards a more scientific and balanced understanding of the ¿psychology of men and of boys, drawing on a range of perspectives, and away from an overreliance on social constructionism and preoccupations with notions such as patriarchy and privilege, too often seen in the narrative about men.

In Perspectives in Male Psychology: An Introduction, two of the most prominent authors in this new field, Louise Liddon and John Barry, introduce and deliver an insightful exploration of some of today¿s most hotly contested issues regarding men and masculinity.

This book puts forward a balanced perspective that has been missing from academic and media narratives around topics such as child development, education, sport and