
The Centerfold Syndrome: How Men Can Overcome Objectification and Achieve Intimacy with Women
Gary R. Brooks(Author)
Jossey-Bass (Publisher)
1st Edition
Published on 1. August 1995
Book
Hardback
272 pages
978-0-7879-0104-2 (ISBN)
Description
This candid analysis shows how boys are brought up to both depAnd on and yet fear the perceived power they think women hold over them and, most importantly, how this prevents true emotional intimacy between men and women. Learn from their inspiring and instructive stories.
Reviews / Votes
"Brooks offers hope and concrete suggestions in generous doses. . . . The Centerfold Syndrome, though chilling sometimes in its bluntness, is a window into the psyche of the typical American male. I recommAnd it highly to clinician and lay person alike as a very informative and readable book." --The Journal of Family Psychotherapy"This book will open men's minds and hearts to a very different way to approach male-female relationships." --Ronald F. Levant, Diplomate in Clinical Psychology, Cambridge Hospital/Harvard Medical School, co-author of Masculinity Reconstructed
"A 'must read' for men, therapists who work with men, and for all who love men." --Terry A. Kupers, M.D., psychiatrist, author of Revisioning Mens' Lives: GAnder, Intimacy and Power
"Never preachy, always compassionate and sensible, Dr. Brooks will prove a steady companion for any man who wants to make changes in his sexual life." --Kathy Weingarten, assistant professor of psychology, Harvard Medical School, author of The Mother's Voice: Strengthening Intimacy in Familes
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Publishing group
John Wiley & Sons Inc
Product notice
sewn/stitched
Cloth over boards
Dimensions
Height: 240 mm
Width: 161 mm
Thickness: 19 mm
Weight
566 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-7879-0104-2 (9780787901042)
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Person
GARY R. BROOKS, Ph.D., is an associate professor in psychiatry and behavioral science with the Texas A&M University Health Sciences Center, adjunct faculty member at Baylor University, and instructor of men's studies with Texas Women's University. He is also the assistant chief of psychology service at the O. E. Teague Veteran's Center, Temple, Texas.
Content
Foreword
1. What Is the Centerfold Syndrome?
2. The Men's Group
3. Debunking Conventional Wisdom
4. The True Causes of the Centerfold Syndrome
5. Men Who Made Progress
6. Men Who've Made Little Progress
7. Overcoming the Centerfold Syndrome
1. What Is the Centerfold Syndrome?
2. The Men's Group
3. Debunking Conventional Wisdom
4. The True Causes of the Centerfold Syndrome
5. Men Who Made Progress
6. Men Who've Made Little Progress
7. Overcoming the Centerfold Syndrome