This book brings into focus the ubiquitous yet entirely unconsidered work that photographs are put to in museums. The authors' argument is that there... Læs mere
Photographs have had an integral and complex role in many anthropological contexts, from fieldwork to museum exhibitions. This book explores how approaching anthropological photographs as 'history' can offer both theoretical and empirical insights into these roles.
As current research rethinks the relationship between photography and anthropology, this volume will serve as a stimulus to this new phase of... Læs mere
Photographs have had an integral and complex role in many anthropological contexts, from fieldwork to museum exhibitions. This book explores how approaching anthropological photographs as 'history' can offer both theoretical and empirical insights into these roles.
Focuses on the culture of femininity which pervaded the work of women's teacher training colleges in Britain during the first half of the 20th century.
As current research rethinks the relationship between photography and anthropology, this volume will serve as a stimulus to this new phase of... Læs mere