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The Descent of Man
  • Published: 20 October 2016
  • ISBN: 9780141985725
  • Imprint: Penguin Audio
  • Format: Audio Download
  • RRP: $18.99
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The Descent of Man

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18 Apr 2017
Audiobook
20 Oct 2016
Paperback
18 Apr 2017
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Grayson Perry turns his acute eye on the gender that always seems to be in crisis in this funny, essential book

Penguin presents the unabridged, downloadable, audiobook edition of The Descent of Man by Greyson Perry, read by Jonny Philips.

What is masculinity and what can it become? It might seem like a luxury in a world facing climate change and vast imbalances in global wealth, but Grayson Perry sees masculinity as a highly active component in all the big issues. Tracing the contours of the dominant male role today, its history and its clearly defined rules, The Descent of Man explores everything from sex, seriousness and intimidation to clothing, childhood and power, suggesting a more modern model of manhood which may reach escape velocity from the gravity of Traditional Man.
  • Published: 20 October 2016
  • ISBN: 9780141985725
  • Imprint: Penguin Audio
  • Format: Audio Download
  • RRP: $18.99
Categories:

About the author

Grayson Perry

Grayson Perry's first art prize was a large papier-mâché head he awarded to himself as part of a performance art project at college in 1980. Since then he has won many other awards, including the Turner Prize in 2003. He is now one of Britain's most celebrated artists and has had major solo exhibitions all over the world.
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