{"title":"John R. Bowen","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the John R. Bowen collection, where insightful analysis meets current affairs. John R. Bowen is a distinguished author renowned for his expertise in political anthropology and his exploration of contemporary societal issues. His work intricately examines the intersection of politics, religion, and culture, providing readers with a nuanced understanding of complex global dynamics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong his notable contributions is the acclaimed book, \u003cem\u003eWhy the French Don't Like Headscarves\u003c\/em\u003e. This intriguing work dissects the cultural and political debates surrounding secularism in France, shedding light on the intricate dynamics of identity and state policies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBowen's publications are invaluable resources for anyone interested in the politics of modern societies, offering perspectives that challenge conventional narratives. As you delve into his writings, you will gain a deeper appreciation of the multifaceted issues shaping our world today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExplore John R. Bowen's collection and enrich your understanding of the ever-evolving landscape of Politics and Current Affairs.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"why-the-french-dont-like-headscarves-by-john-r-bowen-9780691138398","title":"Why the French Don't Like Headscarves","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe French government's 2004 decision to ban Islamic headscarves and other religious signs from public schools puzzled many observers, both because it seemed to infringe needlessly on religious freedom, and because it was hailed by many in France as an answer to a surprisingly wide range of social ills, from violence against females in poor suburbs to anti-Semitism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eWhy the French Don't Like Headscarves\u003c\/i\u003e explains why headscarves on schoolgirls caused such a furor, and why the furor yielded this law. Making sense of the dramatic debate from his perspective as an American anthropologist in France at the time, John Bowen writes about everyday life and public events while also presenting interviews with officials and intellectuals, and analysing French television programs and other media.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBowen argues that the focus on headscarves came from a century-old sensitivity to the public presence of religion in schools, feared links between public expressions of Islamic identity and radical Islam, and a media-driven frenzy that built support for a headscarf ban during 2003-2004. Although the defense of laïcité (secularity) was cited as the law's major justification, politicians, intellectuals, and the media linked the scarves to more concrete social anxieties—about \"communalism,\" political Islam, and violence toward women.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWritten in engaging, jargon-free prose, \u003ci\u003eWhy the French Don't Like Headscarves\u003c\/i\u003e is the first comprehensive and objective analysis of this subject, in any language, and it speaks to tensions between assimilation and diversity that extend well beyond France's borders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"NewSouth Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46852706238700,"sku":"9780691138398","price":80.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/1371123482434.jpg?v=1759160844"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/john-r-bowen.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}