- Paperback: 240 pages
- Publisher: Routledge; 1 edition (15 May 1997)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0415142415
- ISBN-13: 978-0415142410
- Product Dimensions: 2.2 x 1.4 x 0.2 cm
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 1,026,069 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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"David [Tacey] urges all of us to widen the horizon of our concern, to accept the responsibilities and benefits of our capacity for change, and to re-imagine what it means to be human in today's world. He writes to adjust the compass we use, not to encourage unrealistic visions."
-"The Round Table Review, Nov/Dec, 1997
-"The Round Table Review, Nov/Dec, 1997
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The nature of masculinity is a popular subject for contemporary authors, either treated critically from a sociological standpoint, or analysed from a psychological and spiritual perspective.
In Remaking Men, David Tacey argues that we must strive to bridge the gap between these separate traditions - masculinity should neither be hijacked by the spiritual, Jung-influenced men's movement, nor discussed merely as a product of socio-political forces.
Examining his own and other men's experience in a critical and lively discourse he evades the simplistic optimism of the 'inner journey' approach and the chronic pessimism of contemporary academic arguments. This is a fascinating and very accessible look at masculinity for those who want to explore self and society with intelligence and soul.
In Remaking Men, David Tacey argues that we must strive to bridge the gap between these separate traditions - masculinity should neither be hijacked by the spiritual, Jung-influenced men's movement, nor discussed merely as a product of socio-political forces.
Examining his own and other men's experience in a critical and lively discourse he evades the simplistic optimism of the 'inner journey' approach and the chronic pessimism of contemporary academic arguments. This is a fascinating and very accessible look at masculinity for those who want to explore self and society with intelligence and soul.
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The advocates of popularised Jungian theory, and the hypercritical opponents of Jung, appear to agree on one thing: that contact with primordial archetypes produces conformity, gender rigidity, and social-political conservatism. Read the first page
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The advocates of popularised Jungian theory, and the hypercritical opponents of Jung, appear to agree on one thing: that contact with primordial archetypes produces conformity, gender rigidity, and social-political conservatism. Read the first page
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
A great book
6 July 2000
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This is one of the best works to come out of modern Jungian studies. To my mind, it is also far and away the very best of the many examinations of masculinity to have come out in the last fifteen years. It is especially a much needed antidote to the sentimental pap that came in the wake of Bly's "Iron John". A disenchanted ex-analysand of James Hillman, Tacey is now Hillman's (and Bly's) most potent critic. But he is concerned with more than simply poking holes in what he sees as schlock, he has much original thought to contribute to our ideas of masculine and feminine. His tone is risky, at times almost shrill, but his thought is clear and exciting.
8 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Challenges both men's movement & its feminist critics.
26 Mar 1998
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Excellent - well written and very readable examination of popular Jungian-based ideas about masculinity and feminist/post-modern cricitism of the masculine. Also compares and contrasts Jungian and postmodern thought, making a strong case for the need to recognize archetypal and spiritual aspects of human nature and society.
2 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Wonderful!
28 Mar 2004
Format:Paperback
This book was a life changing book for me, helping me to understand the difference between gender identity that is created and one that is forced on ppl... simply the best
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