Men, masculinity, and cultures of violence and peace in South Africa

An International Psychology of Men: Theoretical Advances, Case Studies, and Clinical Innovations

Volumn , Issue , 2011, Pages 27-55

  Ratele, Kopano ^a   Suffla, Shahnaaz ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH AFRICA   (South Africa)

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