 1st edition cover of The Male Machine (1974) | |
| Author | Marc Fasteau |
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| Language | English |
| Subject | Social science |
| Publisher | McGraw-Hill |
| Publication date | September 1, 1974 |
| Publication place | United States |
| Media type | Print (Hardcover and Paperback) |
| Pages | 225 |
| ISBN | 978-0070199859 |
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.
The book examined the damaging gender expectations faced by men. Drawing upon personal insights and experiences, the author explores myths about masculinity and their destructive impact on society.
Release
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. The book is currently out of print.
Reception
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". But the book received less favorable criticism outside of the feminist circle. Larry McMurtry of The New York Times said, "The analysis is sometimes keen and always heartfelt, but a certain fevered urgency blurs the tone."
See also
References
- 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.
- ^ 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
- 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.
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