Major works:
* History of Sexuality: This is a multi-volume work that explores the history of sexuality in Western culture, focusing on the construction of desire, pleasure, and identity.
* The History of the Body: This book investigates the evolution of the body as a concept, analyzing how it has been perceived and understood throughout history.
* The Body in the Text: This work examines the relationship between the body and language, exploring how the body is represented and constructed through textual practices.
* The Child's Body: This book focuses on the development of the child's body, analyzing how it is shaped by social, cultural, and historical factors.
Other important works:
* The History of Pornography: This book examines the history of pornography from ancient times to the present day.
* The History of the Gaze: This work explores the evolution of the gaze, analyzing how it has been used to shape and control power.
* The History of the Image: This book investigates the history of images, examining how they have been used to communicate, represent, and manipulate.
* The History of the Self: This work examines the history of the self, analyzing how it has been constructed and understood throughout history.
Laporte's work is characterized by its interdisciplinary approach, which draws on insights from history, philosophy, psychoanalysis, and literary theory. His writings are often provocative and challenging, pushing readers to re-evaluate their understanding of sexuality, the body, and the self.