{"title":"Todd Shepard","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the Todd Shepard collection – a thought-provoking exploration of history that challenges conventional narratives. Todd Shepard is renowned for his insightful works that delve into the intricate socio-political landscapes of France and its relations with the Arab world during a pivotal period in the 20th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong his notable contributions is the acclaimed book \u003cem\u003eSex, France, and Arab Men, 1962–1979\u003c\/em\u003e. In this work, Shepard skillfully examines the powerful cultural and political undercurrents that defined Franco-Arab relations post the Algerian War of Independence. His research sheds light on how sexuality and power dynamics influenced policies and perceptions between France and its former colonies, offering readers a nuanced analysis that is both educational and engaging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect for enthusiasts of \u003cstrong\u003eHistory \u0026amp; Military\u003c\/strong\u003e genres, Todd Shepard’s books provide an essential perspective on colonial legacies and the complexities of identity and politics. Each book in the collection invites readers to engage critically with the past, enhancing their understanding of contemporary issues in geopolitics and human rights.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExplore the profound works of Todd Shepard and embark on a journey through history that is as enlightening as it is compelling.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"sex-france-and-arab-men-19621979-by-todd-shepard-9780226790381","title":"Sex, France, and Arab Men, 1962–1979","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe aftermath of Algeria’s revolutionary war for independence coincided with the sexual revolution in France, and in this book, Todd Shepard argues that these two movements are inextricably linked.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eSex, France, and Arab Men\u003c\/i\u003e is a history of how and why—from the upheavals of French Algeria in 1962 through the 1970s—highly sexualised claims about Arabs were omnipresent in important public French discussions, both those that dealt with sex and those that spoke of Arabs. Shepard explores how the so-called sexual revolution took shape in a France profoundly influenced by the ongoing effects of the Algerian revolution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eShepard’s analysis of both events alongside one another provides a frame that renders visible the ways that the fight for sexual liberation, usually explained as an American and European invention, developed out of the worldwide anticolonial movement of the mid-twentieth century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47000741740780,"sku":"9780226790381","price":73.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/20132093482268.jpg?v=1763301608"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/todd-shepard.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}