The Male Machine
1974 book by Marc Fasteau
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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.
1st edition cover of The Male Machine (1974) | |
| Author | Marc Fasteau |
|---|---|
| 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 book examined the damaging gender expectations faced by men.[1][2] Drawing upon personal insights and experiences, the author explores myths about masculinity and their destructive impact on society.[3][4][5]
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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".[6] But the book received less favorable criticism outside of the feminist circle. Larry McMurtry of The New York Times said, "The analysis [in the book] is sometimes keen and always heartfelt, but a certain fevered urgency blurs the tone."[7]