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'Exhilarating . . . a work of scholarship, but also inspiration. . . Go and read Jablonka and change the world' Christina Patterson, Sunday Times 'An unexpected bestseller in France. . . it has sparked conversations' Challenges A highly acclaimed, bestselling work from one of France's preeminent historians What does it mean to be a good man? To be a good father, or a good partner? A good brother, or a good friend? In this insightful analysis, social historian Ivan Jablonka offers a re-examination of the patriarchy and its impact on men. Ranging widely across cultures, from Mesopotamia to Confucianism to Christianity to the revolutions of the eighteenth century, Jablonka uncovers the origins of our patriarchal societies. He then offers an updated model of masculinity based on a theory of gender justice which aims for a redistribution of gender, just as social justice demands the redistribution of wealth. Arguing that it is high time for men to be as involved in gender justice as women, Jablonka shows that in order to build a more equal and respectful society, we must gain a deeper understanding of the structure of patriarchy - and reframe the conversation so that men define themselves by the rights of women. Widely acclaimed in France, this is an important work from a major thinker.

Innovatively blending history with literary techniques, Ivan Jablonka explores how writing shapes our understanding of social sciences. He posits that the act of writing is essential to knowledge production, advocating for its integral role throughout the research process. By employing diverse narrative styles, Jablonka argues that disciplines like history, sociology, and anthropology can enhance their rigor while reaching broader audiences, transforming scholarly work into a compelling literary experience.

Originally published in French under the title Histoire des grand-parents que je n'ai pas eus.