{"product_id":"muscle-boys","title":"Muscle Boys","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhat was once a lifestyle for a small number of gay men in big cities has become a way of life for many, and the gay gym is now a culture on its own. \u003cem\u003eMuscle Boys: Gay Gym Culture\u003c\/em\u003e explores the evolution and current structure of this gay subculture that surfaced in San Francisco, West Hollywood, and New York during the 1970s. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCovering ancient Greek gymnasium culture, modern bodybuilding practices, and homoerotic muscle-bound media, \u003cem\u003eMuscles Boys \u003c\/em\u003eexamines the origins of the male athletic ideal. A sociological investigation on masculinity, fitness, HIV, steroids, and sex in the locker room, \u003cem\u003eMuscle Boys\u003c\/em\u003e dissects the gay gym experience, and celebrates gay body culture and its role in modern gay life. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAuthor Erick Alvarez offers a candid study of the gay gym from his perspective as a physical trainer in the San Francisco Bay area, and from his interviews and online surveys of nearly 6,000 gay men. \u003cem\u003eMuscle Boys: Gay Gym Culture\u003c\/em\u003e is an enlightening read for anyone interested in gay body culture, and a valuable resource for academics working in GLBT studies, human sexuality, psychology, or athletics.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54235134853464,"sku":"9781138143616","price":192.2,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/1295\/4195\/files\/9781138143616_37dc3091-d566-4270-87f4-b0692c7653d6.jpg?v=1779422459","url":"https:\/\/agendabookshop.com\/products\/muscle-boys","provider":"Agenda Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}