Visual Anthropology: Photography as a Research Method
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"Visual Anthropology: Photography as a Research Method" is a foundational methodological text that explores how photography can be systematically used as a tool for anthropological research and analysis.
All labels observed (1)
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| Visual Anthropology: Photography as a Research Method canonical | 2 |
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Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
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Target entity: Visual Anthropology: Photography as a Research Method Context triple: [John Collier Jr., notableWork, Visual Anthropology: Photography as a Research Method]
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Visual Anthropology Review
Visual Anthropology Review is a peer-reviewed academic journal that focuses on the study and critique of visual culture and media within anthropological research and practice.
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Society for Visual Anthropology
The Society for Visual Anthropology is a professional organization dedicated to promoting the use of visual media and methods in anthropological research, teaching, and public engagement.
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On Photography
On Photography is a section of The New York Times Magazine that explores the art, culture, and impact of photography through essays, features, and visual storytelling.
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Transforming Anthropology
Transforming Anthropology is a peer-reviewed journal of the American Anthropological Association that focuses on critical, socially engaged, and transformative scholarship in anthropology.
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Annals of Anthropological Practice
Annals of Anthropological Practice is a peer-reviewed journal that focuses on applied and practicing anthropology, publishing research and case studies that address real-world social and cultural issues.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
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Entity disambiguation (via description)
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Target entity: Visual Anthropology: Photography as a Research Method Target entity description: "Visual Anthropology: Photography as a Research Method" is a foundational methodological text that explores how photography can be systematically used as a tool for anthropological research and analysis.
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A.
Visual Anthropology Review
Visual Anthropology Review is a peer-reviewed academic journal that focuses on the study and critique of visual culture and media within anthropological research and practice.
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B.
Society for Visual Anthropology
The Society for Visual Anthropology is a professional organization dedicated to promoting the use of visual media and methods in anthropological research, teaching, and public engagement.
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C.
On Photography
On Photography is a section of The New York Times Magazine that explores the art, culture, and impact of photography through essays, features, and visual storytelling.
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D.
Transforming Anthropology
Transforming Anthropology is a peer-reviewed journal of the American Anthropological Association that focuses on critical, socially engaged, and transformative scholarship in anthropology.
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E.
Annals of Anthropological Practice
Annals of Anthropological Practice is a peer-reviewed journal that focuses on applied and practicing anthropology, publishing research and case studies that address real-world social and cultural issues.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (46)
| Predicate | Object |
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| instanceOf |
academic publication
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book ⓘ methodological text ⓘ |
| addresses |
informed consent in photographic research
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integration of photographs with fieldnotes ⓘ power dynamics in image-making ⓘ relationship between researcher and photographed subjects ⓘ storage and dissemination of visual data ⓘ use of photographs in anthropological publications ⓘ use of photographs in exhibitions and presentations ⓘ |
| aimsTo |
guide anthropologists in visual data analysis
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guide anthropologists in visual data collection ⓘ provide a framework for using photography in anthropology ⓘ systematize photographic research methods ⓘ |
| contributesTo |
development of visual anthropology as a subfield
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methodological debates in anthropology ⓘ understanding of images as anthropological data ⓘ |
| describes |
photography as a data collection tool
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photography as a form of ethnographic documentation ⓘ photography as an analytical tool ⓘ systematic use of photography in research ⓘ |
| fieldOfStudy |
anthropology
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ethnography ⓘ visual studies ⓘ |
| focusesOn |
analysis of photographic data
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ethical issues in visual research ⓘ interpretation of photographic images in anthropology ⓘ methodological issues in using photography ⓘ reflexivity in visual research ⓘ representation of culture through images ⓘ research design involving photographic methods ⓘ use of photographs in fieldwork ⓘ |
| genre |
academic literature
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non-fiction ⓘ |
| hasForm |
methodological guide
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textbook ⓘ |
| intendedAudience |
anthropologists
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social science researchers ⓘ students of anthropology ⓘ visual researchers ⓘ |
| mainSubject |
anthropological research methods
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photography ⓘ visual anthropology ⓘ |
| usedAs |
reference for designing visual research projects
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reference for ethical practice in visual research ⓘ teaching material in visual anthropology courses ⓘ |
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Subject: Visual Anthropology: Photography as a Research Method Description of subject: "Visual Anthropology: Photography as a Research Method" is a foundational methodological text that explores how photography can be systematically used as a tool for anthropological research and analysis.
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