The Descent of Man

The first major book from Grayson Perry. What is masculinity and what can it become? Grayson Perry sees masculinity as a highly active in all the big issues, from climate change to the vast imbalances in global wealth. Tracing the contours of the dominant male role today, its history and its clearly defined roles, this explores everything from sex, seriousness and intimidation to clothing, childhood and power, suggesting a more modern model of manhood which may reach escape velocity from the gravity of Traditional Man.