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Looking for America : the visual production of nation and people /

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Looking for America: The Visual Production of Nation and People is a groundbreaking collection that explores the "visual" in defining the kaleidoscope of American experience and American identity in the 20th century. Covers enduringly important topics in American history: nationhood, class...

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Other Authors: Cameron, Ardis
Format: eBook
Language:English
Language Notes:English.
Published: Malden, MA : Blackwell, 2005.
Subjects:
United States > Civilization > 20th century.
Visual communication > Social aspects > United States > History > 20th century.
Arts and society > United States > History > 20th century.
National characteristics, American.
United States > Social conditions > 20th century.
Electronic books.
Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
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Summary:Looking for America: The Visual Production of Nation and People is a groundbreaking collection that explores the "visual" in defining the kaleidoscope of American experience and American identity in the 20th century. Covers enduringly important topics in American history: nationhood, class, politics of identity, and the visual mapping of "others" Includes editorial introductions, suggested readings, a primer on how to ""read"" an image, and a guide to visual archives and collections Well-illustrated book for those in American Studies and related fields eager to i
Physical Description:1 online resource (xiv, 390 pages) : illustrations
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
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