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The Centerfold Syndrome: How Men Can Overcome Objectification and Achieve Intimacy with Women Hardcover - 1995

by Gary R. Brooks

From a prominent psychologist and leader in the men's movement comes an exploration of the most malignant force in contemporary relationships--the male pattern of relating to women's bodies called "The Centerfold Syndrome".


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In an era of rapidly changing gAnder relations, The Centerfold Syndrome gives a candid analysis of how boys are conditioned to both depAnd on and fear the power that females hold over them as gatekeepers to a precious commodity--the objectified female body. Most importantly, the study describes how this syndrome can prevent true emotional intimacy.Both men and women will appreciate the honesty and candor of The Centerfold Syndrome. It offers specific guidelines and a practical plan of action for all of us in our various roles as friAnds, lovers, partners, husbands, wives, parents, and responsible citizens.

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  • Title The Centerfold Syndrome: How Men Can Overcome Objectification and Achieve Intimacy with Women
  • Author Gary R. Brooks
  • Binding Hardcover
  • Edition First Edition
  • Pages 272
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Jossey-Bass, San Francisco, California, U.S.A.
  • Date 1995-09-07
  • Features Bibliography, Index
  • ISBN 9780787901042 / 0787901040
  • Weight 1.08 lbs (0.49 kg)
  • Dimensions 9.31 x 6.24 x 0.98 in (23.65 x 15.85 x 2.49 cm)
  • Themes
    • Sex & Gender: Masculine
  • Library of Congress subjects Sex (Psychology), Intimacy (Psychology)
  • Library of Congress Catalog Number 95008838
  • Dewey Decimal Code 306.708

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  • Library Journal, 09/01/1995, Page 193

About the author

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.
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