Sophie Bessis Books

Sophie Bessis crafts compelling narratives that delve into the development of the Maghreb and the Arab world, with a particular focus on the evolving position of women. As a historian and journalist, she offers profound insights into critical social and political issues. Her analyses are informed by extensive research and a wealth of experience gained from international organizations. Bessis's work significantly contributes to understanding complex intercultural dynamics and the ongoing pursuit of equality.

Western supremacy : triumph of an idea?
352 pages
13 hours of reading
Sophie Bessis book gives a thorough history of colonial and developmentalist thought. Bessis tells the story of the West's relationship with those parts of the rest of the world it came to dominate. Bessis follows this trajectory, from the conquest of the Americas, through the slave trade and the scramble for Africa, the White Man's burden, Manifest Destiny and the growth of "scientific" racism, on to decolonization, the ideology of development, and structural adjustment.

Western supremacy : triumph of an idea?