"Visual anthropology has proved to offer fruitful methods of research and representation to applied projects of social intervention. Through a series of case studies based on applied visual anthropological work in a range of contexts (health and medicine, tourism and heritage, social development, co ... nflict and disaster relief, community filmmaking and empowerment, and industry) this volume examines both the range contexts in which applied visual anthropology is engaged, and the methodological and theoretical issues it raises." (Publisher description) more

""Visual Anthropology: Photography as a Research Method" is a classic and influential book by John Collier, Jr. and Malcolm Collier that teaches ... how to use photography as a scientific tool in anthropological research. The book focuses on developing thorough observation skills and outlines methods for the systematic gathering, analysis, and interpretation of photographic data to understand human behavior and culture. It covers the process from initial orientation and data gathering to more complex analysis of subjects like social interaction and technology." (AI-created abstract) more