Table of Contents
Introduction
Includes Philosophy of Activism
Explanation of book
Chapter One: Activism: Practice and Process
Philosophy and Psychology
History: Early Activism
History: Early Conflict and War Photography
Social Reform and the Progressive Era
Farm Security Administration
Chapter Two: Moments in Time
Modern History
W. Eugene Smith
Mary Ellen Mark
Susan Meiselas
Donna Ferrato
British Activism: Chris Killip and Paul Graham
Stephen Shames
Sebastião Salgado
Chapter Three: Constructing a Better World
Photographer Profiles
Eugene Richards
Marcus Bleasdale
Tom Stoddart
Jonathan Torgovnik
Edward Kashi
Brent Stirton
Stephen Dupont
Walter Astrada
Appendix: Resources
Websites, Magazines & Galleries
Festivals & Events
Non-Profits & NGOs
Miscellaneous Projects
Foundations & Grants
Photographers & Artists
Biography
Michelle Bogre
"Michelle Bogre's volume on activist photography is a 'just right' introduction to this fascinating subject. The book has a high word-to-picture ratio for a 'photography' book, and is not about the technical side of the subject. . in plain language, Ms. Bogre defines 'activist photography,' a distinct subset of documentary photography in which the photographer often freely admits their work is not simply objective journalism.At just over 160 pages, this is not a thick book, though it covers a lot of ground tracing the history of activist photography from its very beginning to Matthew Brady, Jacob Riis, Lewis Hine, the FSA photographers, W. Eugene Smith, and on to today with a profile of Sabastiao Salgado and interviews with many of the best and brightest in this field."--BetterinBlackandWhite.com
"Bogre's honest, balanced survey is supported by high-quality photographs ranging from sepia-tone to full color. Resources for aspiring activist photographers include websites for galleries, artists, events, nonprofits, and foundations. Summing Up: Highly recommended" -- L. C. Duhon, The University of Toledo, CHOICE
