# Power at Play

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- Book: [Power at Play](https://www.bookquiver.com/michael-a-messner/power-at-play) ([Power at Play.md](https://www.bookquiver.com/michael-a-messner/power-at-play.md))
- Authors: [Michael A. Messner](https://www.bookquiver.com/michael-a-messner)
- Publisher: beacon_press
- ISBN: 978-08-0704-105-5
- Pages: 256
- Published: 1995-04-30
- Language: en_US
- Binding: Softcover

## Description

Based on interviews with a diverse group of former high school, college, and professional athletes, Power at Play examines the important role sports play in defining masculinity for American men.