Critical Issues in Photojournalism

Drawing on original research and industry experience, this book studies the historical debates and controversies underpinning photojournalism and those facing it today.

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Adrian Hadland is Professor of Media Studies and Journalism at The University of Stirling, UK. A former professional international political journalist, Adrian has been researching the practice of photography for the past ten years. Adrian is also a Visiting Professor in Visual Communications at Nanjing Normal University, China.

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Acknowledgements

Preface ****

Introduction

Chapter One: Photojournalism and the Birth of Photography ****

Chapter Two: History of Photojournalism 1880s-1980s

Chapter Three: Contemporary Photojournalism: Old patterns, New Challenges ****

Chapter Four: Photojournalism, Aesthetics and Art

Chapter Five: Photojournalism, Power and the State

Chapter Six: The Ethics of Photojournalism

Chapter Seven: Photojournalism, Conflict and Violence.

Chapter Eight: Photojournalism, Artificial Intelligence and the Future.

Conclusion: Lessons from the past and solutions for the future.

Index