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Picturing The Past: Media, History, And Photography (The History Of Media And Communication),New
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This Wideranging Collection Explores The Relations Between Photojournalism And History, Investigating How Photographs Shape Both What We Remember And How We Remember. Contributors Discuss Dramatic Changes In The Press'S Coverage Of Presidential Death From Mckinley Through Kennedy And Examine The Selective Use Of Picture Postcards In World War I To Support The Particular Image Of The War Effort That The Government Wished To Cultivate. Other Essays Examine Divergent Public Reactions To Edward Steichen'S Family Of Man Exhibition And The Curious Distillation Of Enormous Collections Of War Photographsfrom The Civil War, The Holocaust, And Other Cataclysmic Eventsinto A Handful Of Images That Have Become Cultural Icons.Ranging From The Rise Of Photojournalism In The 1930S And Its Idealization Of American Life To The Issue Of Authenticity In Documentary Photography, Picturing The Past Provides Valuable Insight Into How Photographs Influence Collective Memory, Generate A Sense Of National Community, And Reinforce Prevailing Social, Cultural, And Political Values.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Picturing the Past: Media, History, and Photography'? A: The main focus of the book is to explore the relationship between photojournalism and history, examining how photographs influence collective memory and shape public perceptions.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Picturing the Past' is Bonnie Brennen.
- Q: What topics are covered in this collection? A: The collection includes discussions on presidential death coverage, the use of picture postcards in World War I, public reactions to exhibitions like Edward Steichen's Family of Man, and the distillation of war photographs into cultural icons.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: The book was published on September 1, 1999.
- Q: How many pages does 'Picturing the Past' have? A: The book contains 280 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Is this book a first edition? A: Yes, this is the First Edition (US) First Printing of the book.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: The book is listed in 'Very Good' condition.
- Q: In which category does this book fall? A: The book falls under the category of Photojournalism.
- Q: What insights does the book offer regarding photography? A: The book provides valuable insights into how photographs not only influence collective memory but also generate a sense of national community and reinforce cultural and political values.