The Male Machine is a book by Marc Fasteau written during the second-wave of feminism in the United States. It was published on September 1, 1974, by McGraw-Hill.
 1st edition cover of The Male Machine (1974) | |
| Author | Marc Fasteau |
|---|---|
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Subject | Social science |
| Publisher | McGraw-Hill |
Publication date | September 1, 1974 |
| Media type | Print (Hardcover and Paperback) |
| Pages | 225 |
| ISBN | 978-0070199859 |
The book examined the damaging gender expectations faced by men.[1][2] Drawing upon personal insights and experiences, the author explores myths about masculinity and their destructive impact on society.[3][4][5]
Release edit
The book was published on September 1, 1974, and had its third printing by December 1974. The book received both a hardcover and paperback release.[6] The book is currently out of print.
Reception edit
The book was heavily applauded upon release by feminist publications such as Ms. magazine, whose co-founder Gloria Steinem hailed Fasteau as "spy in the ranks of the white male elite" and declared him and the men's liberation movement "the revolution’s other half".[6] But the book received less favorable criticism outside of the feminist circle. Larry McMurtry of The New York Times said, "The analysis [in the book] is sometimes keen and always heartfelt, but a certain fevered urgency blurs the tone."[7]
See also edit
References edit
- ^ BLAKE, MEREDITH (April 29, 2020). "'Mrs. America': The truth about Brenda and Marc Feigen Fasteau". LA Times. Los Angeles. Retrieved July 26, 2021.
- ^ "The Male Machine - Review". Kirkus Reviews. October 1, 1974. Retrieved July 26, 2021.
- ^ McMurtry, Larry (February 9, 1975). "MARC FEIGEN FASTEAU - Letters To the Editor". NY Times. New York. Retrieved July 26, 2021.
- ^ Willis Aronowitz, Nona (March 18, 2019). "The 'Men's Liberation' Movement Time Forgot". Vice Media. Retrieved July 26, 2021.
- ^ "'Male Machine' describes changing male roles" (PDF). February 20, 1975. Retrieved July 26, 2021.
- ^ a b Vespa, Mary (December 9, 1974). "Woman's Lib Marries Man's Lib a Real-life 'Adam's Rib'". People. Retrieved July 26, 2021.
- ^ McMurtry, Larry (January 5, 1975). "Why can't a man be more like a woman?". NY Times. New York. Retrieved July 26, 2021.
Further reading edit
- Cryer, Dan (1975-01-05). "The Pitfalls of Machismo". Newsday (Nassau Edition). pp. Ideas/14. Retrieved 2021-07-29.
- Mapes, Terry (1975-01-26). "Column for Men Only". News-Journal. pp. 7–F. Retrieved 2021-07-29.
- Leach, Joseph (1974-12-29). "The Male Machine [book review]". El Paso Times. pp. The Times Sunday Magazine, 19. Retrieved 2021-07-29.