--- product_id: 309142588 title: "Photography: A Critical Introduction" price: "€ 88.56" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 3 url: https://www.desertcart.pt/products/309142588-photography-a-critical-introduction store_origin: PT region: Portugal --- # Ideal for students - Academic essential 6th Edition - Updated & authoritative 100+ color & B&W photos - Visual depth Photography: A Critical Introduction **Price:** € 88.56 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 📸 Capture the culture, critique the image — your essential guide to photography’s pulse. ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Photography: A Critical Introduction - **How much does it cost?** € 88.56 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.pt](https://www.desertcart.pt/products/309142588-photography-a-critical-introduction) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Visual Mastery:** Over 100 iconic images from legendary photographers enrich learning. - • **Academic Powerhouse:** Comprehensive glossary, bibliography, and online resources for deep research. - • **Contemporary Case Studies:** Includes fresh insights on Black Lives Matter, #MeToo, and nation branding. - • **Critical Debates Unpacked:** Explore key photographic theories shaping culture and politics. - • **Perfect for Aspiring Experts:** Tailored for students and professionals aiming to master photographic critique. ## Overview Photography: A Critical Introduction, now in its sixth edition, is a definitive textbook that bridges photographic theory with social and political contexts. Featuring over 100 striking images and updated case studies on movements like Black Lives Matter and #MeToo, it serves as an indispensable resource for students and professionals seeking a thorough understanding of photography’s evolving role in society. ## Description Now in its sixth edition, this seminal textbook examines key debates in photographic theory and places them in their social and political contexts. Written especially for students in further and higher education and for introductory college courses, it provides a coherent introduction to the nature of photographic seeing. Individual chapters cover: • Key debates in photographic theory and history • Documentary photography and photojournalism • Personal and popular photography • Photography and the human body • Photography and commodity culture • Photography as art. This revised and updated edition includes new case studies on topics such as: Black Lives Matter and the racialised body; the #MeToo movement; materialism and embodiment; nation branding; and an extended critical discussion of landscape as genre. Illustrated with over 100 colour and black and white photographs, it features work from Bill Brandt, Susan Derges, Rineke Dijkstra, Fran Herbello, Hannah Höch, Mari Katayama, Sant Khalsa, Karen Knorr, Dorothea Lange, Susan Meiselas, Lee Miller, Ingrid Pollard, Jacob Riis, Alexander Rodchenko, Andres Serrano, Cindy Sherman and Jeff Wall. A fully updated resource information, including guides to public archives and useful websites, full glossary of terms and a comprehensive bibliography, plus additional resources at routledgetextbooks.com/textbooks/9780367222758/ make this an ideal introduction to the field. Review: Brilliant foundation critical text on photography - Just bought the Kindle edition to update my purchase from around 2003. If you're a student of photography and need to write essays or a thesis-this is a fantastic foundational text. I bought the kindle edition as I can export all my highlights instead of having to type all my notes, as I did in the past. It's also worth taking a look at "The Photography Reader" by the same author. Review: As expected - Needed for course useful book ## Features - New Store Stock ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | 600,422 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) 90 in Photography Criticism & Essays 289 in History of Photography 390 in Photojournalism (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.3 out of 5 stars 27 Reviews | ## Images ![Photography: A Critical Introduction - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81D+Yge9NLL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Brilliant foundation critical text on photography *by S***R on 4 April 2023* Just bought the Kindle edition to update my purchase from around 2003. If you're a student of photography and need to write essays or a thesis-this is a fantastic foundational text. I bought the kindle edition as I can export all my highlights instead of having to type all my notes, as I did in the past. It's also worth taking a look at "The Photography Reader" by the same author. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ As expected *by K***E on 10 October 2021* Needed for course useful book ### ⭐⭐⭐ 👍🏼 *by A***Y on 20 April 2024* 👍🏼 --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.pt/products/309142588-photography-a-critical-introduction](https://www.desertcart.pt/products/309142588-photography-a-critical-introduction) --- *Product available on Desertcart Portugal* *Store origin: PT* *Last updated: 2026-07-07*