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From Wiseguys to Wise Men

The Gangster and Italian American Masculinities

Fred Gardaphe author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Taylor & Francis Ltd

Published:7th Mar '06

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The gangster, in the hands of the Italian American artist, becomes a telling figure in the tale of American race, gender, and ethnicity - a figure that reflects the autobiography of an immigrant group just as it reflects the fantasy of a native population.

From Wiseguys toWise Men studies the figure of the gangster and explores its social function in the construction and projection of masculinity in the United States. By looking at the cultural icon of the gangster through the lens of gender, this book presents new insights into material that has been part of American culture for close to 100 years.

ISBN: 9780415946483

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: 362g

264 pages