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Jacob A. Riis: Photographer & Citizen
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Interesting documentation of New York's slums a century ago, of America's first true journalist-photographer Riis.
This volume by Alexander Alland examines the dual legacy of Jacob A. Riis as both a prominent American social reformer and a pioneering documentary photographer. It explores how Riis used his camera to expose the harsh realities of New York City's tenements and slums, influencing public policy and urban development. The book provides an analysis of his photographic techniques, his advocacy for the poor, and his enduring impact on the history of photojournalism and social activism in the United States.
Bibliographic Details
| Author | Alexander Alland, Sr. |
|---|---|
| Publisher | Aperture |
| Place of publication | New York |
| Year | 1993 |
| Edition | New edition |
| Binding | Softcover |
| ISBN | 0893815276 |
| Collation | 220 pp. |
| Language | English |
| Dimensions | 23 x 26,5 |
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