Chasing Adonis
Subtitle: Gay Men And the Pursuit of Perfection
Publisher: Harrington Park Press
Published: January 30, 2007
Language: eng
Format: Hardcover
Number of pages: 278
ISBN-13: 9781560235088
Subjects: Social Science; Sociology; Sexual attraction; Gay Studies; Gay men
Description: "Chasing Adonis: Gay Men and the Pursuit of Perfection delves into one of the most central mysteries of gay life: What is it gay men find attractive in other men, and why? How much is nature, how much is nurture...or maybe just clever marketing? This book examines steroid use, body image disorders, gym culture, Internet hook-ups, obsession, stalking, porn, erotic Web sites, strip clubs...and everything else that makes gay men act "a little bit nutty" when they meet someone who drives them crazy! Frank, sexy, and controversial, it uses a light touch to examine a serious subject: how gay society objectifies the male body."--BOOK JACKET.