'Fotografie und Gesellschaft. Phänomenologische und wissenssoziologische Perspektiven'

Background information

"Photography has remained a rather underexposed topic in the social sciences, although its importance in contemporary society has increased rapidly. The volume 'Fotografie und Gesellschaft. Phänomenologische und wissenssoziologische Perspektiven' (Photography and Society. Phenomenological and Sociological Perspectives on Knowledge) by Thomas S. Eberle closes this gap.

Content

The volume 'Fotografie und Gesellschaft. Phänomenologische und wissenssoziologische Perspektiven' (Photography and Society. Phenomenological and Sociological Perspectives) by Thomas S. Eberle contains analyses not only of image interpretation, but also of photographic action itself, as well as of the engagement with photographs. The contributions on the photographic practice of amateurs and professionals, the transition from analog to digital photography, photography by means of smartphones and photo apps, the handling of photo albums, and the uses of photos in the media are addressed not only to social, media, and cultural scientists, but to all those interested in photography." (© transcript verlag)

About the author, Thomas S. Eberle