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| Author | : Andrea Kunard |
| File Size | : 44,5 Mb |
| Publisher | : McGill-Queen's Press - MQUP |
| Language | : English |
| Release Date | : 08 May 2024 |
| ISBN | : 9780773538610 |
| Pages | : 292 pages |
Reflecting the rich interdisciplinarity of contemporary photography studies, The Cultural Work of Photography in Canada is essential reading for anyone interested in Canadian visual culture."--Pub. desc.
Reflecting the rich interdisciplinarity of contemporary photography studies, The Cultural Work of Photography in Canada is essential reading for anyone interested in Canadian visual culture."--Pub. desc.
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