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Author Upton, Rebecca L., author

Title Negotiating work, family, and identity among long-haul Christian truck drivers : what would Jesus haul? / Rebecca L. Upton
Published Lanham : Lexington Books, [2016]

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Contents Introduction -- Who are Christian truckers? -- Christian truckers in culture and context -- Where are Christian truckers? : on the road in bobtails and mobile ministries -- Virgin berths : sex, gender and relationships on the road -- Working men and God's work -- Masculinity in motion : carrying the message on and off the road -- Conclusion -- Bibliography -- About the author
Summary This book examines the significance of Christianity and constructions of masculinity in the lives of long-haul drivers and how truckers work to construct narratives of their lives as ""good, moral"" individuals. Using qualitative research, the narratives of evangelical truckers and their navigation of modern masculinity, work and family obligations, and identity are explored
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index
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Subject Truck drivers -- Social aspects
Work environment.
Christianity.
Masculinity.
Christianity
Christianity.
SOCIAL SCIENCE -- Discrimination & Race Relations.
SOCIAL SCIENCE -- Minority Studies.
Christianity
Masculinity
Work environment
Form Electronic book
LC no. 2016033429
ISBN 9780739196632
0739196634