Shooters: TV News Photographers and their Work

by D. Lindekugel

Overview

The occupational world of electronic news-gathering photographers is the focus of this study, which seeks to reveal their perceptions of their work and the knowledge and competence that underlie it. These goals are accomplished through the ethnographic analysis of qualitative data gathered through participant observation in their natural setting—at work. A reflexive description of the data explores the emerging nature of the occupation, the context of markets within which it exists, the people involved, and the practical skills required for the work.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780275946036
Publisher:	Bloomsbury Academic
Publication date:	07/30/1994
Pages:	192
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.56(d)
Lexile:	1140L (what's this?)

About the Author

D.M. LINDEKUGEL is an Associate Professor of Sociology at Eastern Washington University.

Table of Contents

Introduction
The Method
A Career In Transition
Markets
The People
The Work
Discussion
Glossary
Bibliography
Index

Editorial Reviews

A sociological study of the work of electronic news gathering photographers, revealing their occupational world through their eyes and with their words, and providing an understanding of the knowledge and competence required for their work. This is accomplished through an analysis of ethnographic data gathered by participant observation. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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