Running Scared: Masculinity and the Representation of the Male Body

Peter Lehman's "Running Scared" explores the cultural representations of the male body and sexuality across various media, including film, literature, and popular music, with a focus on how patriarchal norms shape these images. The book examines a wide range of works—from classic films and novels to jokes and music—highlighting themes of power, enculturation, and the visual and symbolic treatment of male physicality. An updated edition features a new chapter on male nudity in 1990s cinema and an introductory preface that reflects on contemporary critical perspectives.