Books For Boys: 4: Boy Racer

Books For Boys: 4: Boy Racer
Author: Ian Whybrow
Publisher: Hachette Children's
Total Pages: 41
Release: 2013-10-03
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1444917773

Henry's mum and dad think his new friend Gary is BAD NEWS. But Dad's got worse problems at work. If he doesn't win the charity go-kart race, he might lose his job! There's trouble ahead, that's for sure. But nobody reckons on a mystery boy racer who turns up at the track. He's got a surprise in store for everyone ... From football to go karting, and real heroes and aliens, Books for Boys are packed with high action, adventure and humour, ideal for turning reluctant boy readers into lifelong bookworms. Ideal for fans of HARRY AND THE DINOSAURS who are ready to move on to chapter books.

Boy Racer

Boy Racer
Author: Ian Whybrow
Publisher: Hodder Children's Books
Total Pages: 64
Release: 2000
Genre: Children's stories
ISBN: 9780340778920

His mum and dad think that Henry's new friend Gary is bad news. But Henry's dad has a bigger problem as well. If he doesn't win the charity go-kart race he might lose his job. Nobody could forsee what happens at the track though - a mystery boy racer appears with a surprise for everyone.

Boy Racer Culture

Boy Racer Culture
Author: Karen Lumsden
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 210
Release: 2013-02-11
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 113618435X

On the public roads boy racers are a foreboding presence, viewed with suspicion and derision by the ‘respectable’ motorist. The problem of the young (male) driver is one which has plagued authorities and governments due to youths’ acclaimed propensity to engage in deviant and dangerous driving behaviours. Boy Racer Culture sheds light on the boy racer phenomenon through ethnographic research with the notorious ‘Bouley Basher’ culture in the city of Aberdeen, Scotland, and the moral panic on the part of outside groups including the local community, police, politicians and media. This book examines the creation of masculine and feminine identities in a traditionally male-dominated subculture through car-related rituals such as ‘modding’, subcultural media and events, and the quest for celebrity status via public performances. Boy Racer Culture challenges common misconceptions surrounding the boy racer, the ‘problematic’ young (male) motorist and the car modifier. It will be essential reading for an international audience including sociologists and criminologists, particularly those with an interest in youth culture, subcultures, moral panics, car culture, anti-social behaviour, and the governance and policing of the roads.

The Official Racing Book

The Official Racing Book
Author: Sophia Kelly
Publisher: Price Stern Sloan
Total Pages: 36
Release: 2008
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9780843132076

With special cover effects and interior gatefolds, this racing guide is a must have for the ultimate Speed Racer fan! This full colour deluxe guide features details about the plot, characters, cars and thrilling races.

Routledge International Handbook of Masculinity Studies

Routledge International Handbook of Masculinity Studies
Author: Lucas Gottzén
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 580
Release: 2019-11-20
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 1351676288

The Routledge International Handbook of Masculinity Studies provides a contemporary critical and scholarly overview of theorizing and research on masculinities as well as emerging ideas and areas of study that are likely to shape research and understanding of gender and men in the future. The forty-eight chapters of the handbook take an interdisciplinary approach to a range of topics on men and masculinities related to identity, sex, sexuality, culture, aesthetics, technology and pressing social issues. The handbook’s transnational lens acknowledges both the localities and global character of masculinity. A clear message in the book is the need for intersectional theorizing in dialogue with feminist, queer and sexuality studies in making sense of men and masculinities. Written in a clear and direct style, the handbook will appeal to students, teachers and researchers in the social sciences and humanities, as well as professionals, practitioners and activists.

Every Boy's Handbook

Every Boy's Handbook
Author: Roger Coote
Publisher:
Total Pages: 256
Release: 1999
Genre: Handbooks, vade-mecums, etc
ISBN: 9780749740702

The SAGE Handbook of Power

The SAGE Handbook of Power
Author: Mark Haugaard
Publisher: SAGE Publications
Total Pages: 505
Release: 2009-03-12
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1412934001

Power is arguably one of the key concepts within the social sciences. The SAGE Handbook of Power is the first touchstone for any student or researcher wishing to initiate themselves in the state of the art. Internationally acclaimed, Stewart R Clegg and Mark Haugaard have joined forces to select a collection of papers written by scholars with global reputations for excellence. These papers bridge different conceptual and theoretical positions and draw on many disciplines, including politics, sociology and cultural studies. The sweep and richness of the resulting handbook will help readers contextualise and grow their understanding of this dynamic and important subject area.