The Male Body at War: American Masculinity

Muscular, fearless, youthful, athletic-World War II soldiers embodied the masculine ideal in the United States. In this sophisticated and innovative study, Christina Jarvis examines the creation of this national symbol, from Hollywood war films to the flag-raisers at Iwo Jima. A poignant selection of illustrations brings together comics, media images, and government propaganda intended to display America's strength.

Christina S. Jarvis is Associate Professor of English and Director of the American Studies Program at SUNY, Fredonia.

List of Figures	p. ix
Acknowledgments	p. xi
List of Abbreviations	p. xv
Introduction	p. 3
Building the Body Politic
From the Depression to World War II	p. 10
Classified Bodies
Screening, Sculpting, and Sexualizing Servicemen	p. 56
Representing Wounded Bodies
Personal, Popular, and Medical Narratives	p. 86
"White Man's War?"
Race and Masculinity in World War II	p. 119
(RE)Membering the Dead
From the Battlefield to the Home Front	p. 156
Conclusion	p. 185
Appendix: World War II Veterans Survey	p. 193
Notes	p. 197
Selected Bibliography	p. 219
Index	p. 235
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The Male Body at War: American Masculinity During World War II

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