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Routledge - From Wiseguys to Wise Men: Italian American Masculinities

Name: Routledge - From Wiseguys to Wise Men: Italian American Masculinities
Brand: Routledge
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Explore the deep connection between American culture and the iconic figure of the gangster in this scholarly work from Routledge. From Wiseguys to Wise Men examines how the gangster serves as a reflection of the immigrant experience, touching on themes of race, gender, and ethnicity within the United States. This book provides a unique look at how the gangster figure functions in society to build and project specific ideas of masculinity. By analyzing this cultural icon through a gender-focused lens, the text offers fresh perspectives on a subject that has long been part of American cult studies. It is an essential read for those interested in how identity is formed and how certain archetypes influence the way a nation views different ethnic groups.

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Examines the social function of the gangster figure in the construction of American masculinity.

Provides a deep look at how the gangster reflects the autobiography of Italian American immigrant groups.

Analyzes the intersection of race, gender, and ethnicity through the lens of cultural icons.

Offers new insights into material that has historically been a part of American cult studies.

Explores the fantasy of the native population through the study of ethnic identity and gender.

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Brand: Routledge
Format: hardcover
ASIN: 0415946476
Category: Books > Subjects > Politics, Philosophy & Social Sciences > Social Sciences > Cultural Studies
Domain: Amazon UK
Release Date: 03 March 2006
Listed Since: 19 January 2007

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