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Photography, Anthropology and History

Photography, Anthropology and History

Elizabeth Edwards

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Editorial:
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Año de edición:
2009
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Antropología
ISBN:
9780754679097

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As current research rethinks the relationship between photography and anthropology, this volume will serve as a stimulus to this new phase of research as an essential text and methodological reference point in any course that addresses the relationship between anthropology and visuality.

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