Picturing dogs, seeing ourselves : vintage American photographs (Animalibus : of animals and cultures #04)
by Morey, Ann-Janine (Author)
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Summary
"Explores antique photographs of people and their dogs to expand the understanding of visual studies, animal studies, and American culture. Uses the canine body as a lens to investigate the cultural significance of family and childhood portraits, pictures of hunters, and racially charged images"--Pr... Full description
Summary: |
"Explores antique photographs of people and their dogs to expand the understanding of visual studies, animal studies, and American culture. Uses the canine body as a lens to investigate the cultural significance of family and childhood portraits, pictures of hunters, and racially charged images"--Provided by publisher. |
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Physical Description: |
xviii, 228 pages ; 24 cm. |
Bibliography: |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
ISBN: |
9780271063317 (cloth : alk. paper) 0271063319 (cloth : alk. paper) |
Author Notes: |
Ann-Janine Morey is Associate Vice Provost for Cross Disciplinary Studies at James Madison University. |