Using Photographs in Social and Historical Research

by Penny Tinkler

Sophisticated, original and comprehensive, this book investigates photographic research practices and the conceptual and theoretical issues that underpin them. Using international case studies and ′behind the scenes′ interviews, Penny Tinkler sets out research practices and explores the possibilities, and challenges, of working with different methods and photographic sources. The book guides the reader through all aspects of doing photographic research including practical issues and ethical considerations. Key topics - Working with images - Generating photos in research - Managing large archives and digital databases - Reviewing personal photos - Photo-elicitation interviews Written in a clear, accessible style, this dynamic book is essential reading for students and researchers working with photographs in history and the social sciences.

248 pages, Paperback

First published February 1, 2013

Reviews

[Stef Rozitis · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book goes through all sorts of very diverse ways of using photographs. I was hoping for more on how to "read" photographs and webpages for my paper but this does helpfully point out how subjective that is and that I have to play with the webpages I am using more to learn to read them. Not all of what she says is useful for me as so many different possible methods and directions are covered here. It is a very interesting book though and one easily dipped into for the stuff you do need. I will reread it I think.