| Theater of War Contributor(s): Davenport, Meredith (Editor), Kelin, Daniel A., II (Editor), Cramerotti, Alfredo (Other) |
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ISBN: 1783201800 ISBN-13: 9781783201808 Publisher: Intellect (UK) OUR PRICE: $42.57 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: May 2015 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Education | Teaching Methods & Materials - Arts & Humanities - Education | Administration - General - Photography | Criticism |
| Dewey: 371.3 |
| Series: Intellect Books - Critical Photography |
| Physical Information: 0.52" H x 9.04" W x 8.28" (1.25 lbs) 125 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: For five years, Meredith Davenport photographed and interviewed men who play live-action games based on contemporary conflicts, such as a recreation of the hunt for Osama Bin Laden that took place thousands of miles from the conflict zone on a campground in Northern Virginia. Her images speak about the way that trauma and conflict penetrate a culture sheltered from the horrors of war. Bringing together a series of two dozen photographs with essays discussing and analysing the influence of the media, particularly photographs and video, on the culture at large and how conflict is 'discussed' in the visual realm, Theater of War is a unique look at the influence of contemporary conflicts, and their omnipresence in the media, on popular culture. Written by an experienced photojournalist who has covered a variety of human rights issues worldwide, this book is an essential addition to the library of anyone interested in the confluence of war and media. |
Contributor Bio(s): Davenport, Meredith: - Meredith Davenportis assistant professor at the Rochester Institute of Technology. As a freelance photojournalist, she has covered human rights issues around the world, ranging from the rise of Islamic extremism in Bangladesh for the"New York Times Magazine"to Hugo Chavez s impact on Venezuela for"National Geographic". |