In Sight of America
Download or Read eBook In Sight of America PDF written by Anna Pegler-Gordon and published by Univ of California Press. This book was released on 2009-10-13 with total page 340 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
Author | : Anna Pegler-Gordon |
Publisher | : Univ of California Press |
Total Pages | : 340 |
Release | : 2009-10-13 |
ISBN-10 | : 9780520252981 |
ISBN-13 | : 0520252985 |
Rating | : 4/5 (81 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis In Sight of America by : Anna Pegler-Gordon
Book excerpt: In the late 19th century, photography became a central tool of U.S. immigration policy. This book explores the history of immigration through the prism of visual culture, discussing the purpose & meaning of visual images in this context.