Palgrave Handbook of Masculinity and Sport

Over the past two decades there has been a rapid transformation of masculinities in the West, largely facilitated by a decline incultural homophobia. The significant changes in the expression of masculinity, particularly among younger generations of men,have been particularly evident in men's team sports, which have become an increasingly diverse and inclusive culture. Drawingupon work from a wide range of established and emerging international scholars, this handbook provides a comprehensive andinterdisciplinary analysis of the contemporary relationship between masculinity and sport. It covers a range of areas includinghistory, media, gender, sexuality, race, violence, and fandom, considering how they impact a range of different sports across theworld. Students and scholars across many disciplines will find the unparalleled overview provided by these specially commissionedchapters an invaluable resource.