Peter L. Bayers
Imperial Ascent: Mountaineering, Masculinity and Empire
- ISBN 13:
- 9780870817168
- author:
- Peter L. Bayers
- format:
- HardBack
- publisher:
- University Press of Colorado
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2003
- Pages:
- 184
- Dimensions:
- 157mm X 234mm
- Genre:
- Sports
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 20 working days
Description
Imperial Ascent: Masculinity, Mountaineering, and Empire by Peter L. Bayers explores how mountaineering narratives have shaped national identity in the 20th century. A comparative study of seven influential works, including accounts of climbing Mount Everest, reveals the complex relationship between mountaineering, imperialism, and traditional notions of masculinity. Through a theoretically informed critique, Bayers examines how these stories reflect and challenge dominant ideologies. By analyzing texts such as The Conquest of Mount McKinley and Tiger of the Snows, he sheds light on the ways in which mountaineering has been used to reinforce national identity and masculine ideals. This engaging read offers a nuanced understanding of the intersections between mountaineering, culture, and power.
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