| Description |
1 online resource (xiv, 185 pages) |
| Physical Medium |
polychrome |
| Description |
text file |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Contents |
Introduction : elevate the masses -- The fierce flames of democracy -- Remove the foul blot -- Labor's portrait gallery -- Washington's promise -- Conclusion : convince the understanding, arouse the conscience. |
| Summary |
"Examines the work of the photographer Alexander Gardner and explores transatlantic dialogues in American Civil War-era photography, demonstrating the concern over issues such as photography as a documentary form, the meaning of democracy, and the impact of industrialization on labor and social relations"-- Provided by publisher |
| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
| Subject |
Gardner, Alexander, 1821-1882 -- Criticism and interpretation.
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Gardner, Alexander, 1821-1882. |
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Criticism and interpretation. |
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Gardner, Alexander, 1821-1882 -- Criticism and interpretation. |
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Democracy -- United States -- History -- 19th century.
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Democracy. |
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United States. |
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History. |
| Chronological Term |
19th century |
| Subject |
Labor movement -- United States -- History -- 19th century.
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Slavery -- United States -- History -- 19th century.
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Slavery. |
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United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Photography.
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Labor movement. |
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PHOTOGRAPHY -- Individual Photographers -- Monographs. |
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Photography. |
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American Civil War (United States : 1861-1865) |
| Chronological Term |
1800-1899 |
| Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
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Electronic books.
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Criticism, interpretation, etc.
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History.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Best, Makeda, 1975- Elevate the masses. University Park, Pennsylvania : The Pennsylvania State University Press, [2020] 9780271086095 (DLC) 2020027354 (OCoLC)1141110315 |
| ISBN |
9780271087542 (electronic book) |
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0271087544 (electronic book) |
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9780271087528 (electronic book) |
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0271087528 (electronic book) |
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9780271086095 |
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0271086092 |
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9780271086101 |
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