Barbie Zelizer
Remembering to Forget: Holocaust Memory Through the Camera's Eye
- ISBN 13:
- 9780226979731
- author:
- Barbie Zelizer
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- University Of Chicago Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2000
- Pages:
- 300
- Genre:
- History Textbook
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The liberation of the concentration camps in Germany after World War II left an indelible mark on our collective memory. Barbie Zelizer explores the significance of the photographs taken at this time, revealing how they have shaped our understanding of the Holocaust and its aftermath. Through a detailed examination of these photographs, Zelizer sheds light on the evolution of photojournalism and its role in chronicling historical atrocities. The book features over 60 photographs, providing a powerful visual record of this pivotal moment in history. Zelizer's study is a fascinating exploration of how collective memory is forged and changed, offering a fresh perspective on the emergence of photography as a major component of journalistic reporting. Well-written and argued, this book is a valuable contribution to our understanding of the intersection of history, photography, and journalism.