Jackson N. Photographers: History and Culture Through the Camera

Facts on File, 1997. — 152 p.Vlathew Brady and the Civil War; Lewis Hine and child labor; Dorothea Lange and the Great Depression-the history of American photography is American history itself. These photographers not only recorded events but also influenced policy and public opinion through their work. They broadened the perspective of the average American by providing a firsthand look at the diversity of people and experiences in the United States. Complemented by some of the extraordinary images that made them famous-including classic works by Edward Steichen, Alfred Stieglitz, Gordon Parks, and Margaret Bourke-White, among others — this volume profiles the fascinating lives of eight men and women whose work both advanced the art of photography and provided a visual documentation of American history.The reference value of every book in American Profiles, the series of which Photographers is a part, is greatly enhanced by the inclusion of chronologies, further reading lists, and a concise introduction to the general subject of the book. The first reference of its kind designed with the needs of middle school and high school students in mind, the series presents a wealth of useful information on important Americans and their achievements in all fields of endeavor.