Understanding Photojournalism

Understanding Photojournalism explores the interface between theory and practice at the heart of photojournalism, mapping out the critical questions that photojournalists and picture editors consider in their daily practice and placing these in context.

Informationen zum Autor Jennifer Good is Senior Lecturer in the History & Theory of Photojournalism and Documentary Photography at London College of Communication. University of the Arts, London, UK.Paul Lowe is Course Leader of the Masters programme in Photojournalism and Documentary Photography at London College of Communication, University of the Arts, London, UK. Klappentext Understanding Photojournalism explores the interface between theory and practice at the heart of photojournalism, mapping out the critical questions that photojournalists and picture editors consider in their daily practice and placing these in context.A introductory textbook designed to guide students through the rich historical and theoretical debates surrounding photojournalism. Zusammenfassung Understanding Photojournalism explores the interface between theory and practice at the heart of photojournalism, mapping out the critical questions that photojournalists and picture editors consider in their daily practice and placing these in context. Inhaltsverzeichnis 1. What is Photojournalism?2. The History and Development of Photojournalism3. The Nature of Photojournalism Today4. Roles and Identities5. Ethics6. Aesthetics7. The Single Image and the Photo Story8. Photojournalism and the Democratic CitizenGlossary Annotated Guide to Further ReadingBibliography

Vorwort
A introductory textbook designed to guide students through the rich historical and theoretical debates surrounding photojournalism.

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1. What is Photojournalism?2. The History and Development of Photojournalism3. The Nature of Photojournalism Today4. Roles and Identities5. Ethics6. Aesthetics7. The Single Image and the Photo Story8. Photojournalism and the Democratic CitizenGlossary Annotated Guide to Further ReadingBibliography