Breaker Boys: How a Photograph Helped End Child Labor (Captured History)
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| Rating | : | 4.53 (706 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0756544394 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 64 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-04-24 |
| Language | : | English |
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A history of a staged photograph Its so interesting, the history of these child labor photographers. The author offers their biographies as labor activists who set about using photography to shape public opinion.Whether it was Lewis Hine's deliberately posed photographs (p.9) or his purposefully dimmed lighting within the breakers (p.32), he was instrumental in helping create a national propaganda against (mostly immigrant) child labor.The book presents other industries and other photographers, as well. Also looks at how these Progressives helped replace the labor force with machinery and automation, improving productivity and profitability (p. A history of a staged photograph M. Heiss Its so interesting, the history of these child labor photographers. The author offers their biographies as labor activists who set about using photography to shape public opinion.Whether it was Lewis Hine's deliberately posed photographs (p.9) or his purposefully dimmed lighting within the breakers (p.32), he was instrumental in helping create a national propaganda against (mostly immigrant) child labor.The book presents other industries and other photographers, as well. Also looks at how these Progressives helped replace the labor force with machinery and automation, improving productivity and profitability (p. 46).Some . 6).Some . Worth a look Great photos and an interesting tale about the photographer. Since i have antecedents who were Breaker Boys and Miners in Pa it is most interesting but only a small part of the difficult lives they led.. "Gift for my grandson" according to funky_town. Purchased this paperback for our grandson as it was required reading for something called Battle of the Books. His mom and dad couldn't find a copy anywhere in their very small, Alaskan community. Our grandson did enjoy the book, it was delivered quickly and was in great shape.Since I didn't read the book I can only rate it on what he told me. He's 11.
He has written more than 250 books for children and young adults, specializing in U.S. . About the Author Formerly an editor at the educational publisher Weekly Reader, Michael Burgan has been a freelance writer for 17 years. He has also written fiction and adapted classic novels. Burgan has won several awards for his writing, and his plays for adult audiences have been staged across the United States. He currently resides in Santa Fe, New Mexico with his cat Callie. He graduated from the University of Connecticut with a BA in history. history, geography, and biographies of world leaders
In the words of an historian, the more than 7,000 photos Hine took of American children at work aroused public sentiment against child labor in a way that no printed page or public lecture could.. With his camera Hine showed people what life was like for immigrants, the poor, and the children working in mines, factories, and mills. Many of these breaker boys worked 10 hours a day, six days a week all for as little as 45 cents a day. It took the compelling, heart breaking photographs of Lewis Hine and others to bring the harsh working conditions to light. Little boys, some as young as 6, spent their long days, not playing or studying, but sorting coal in dusty, loud, and dangerous conditions. He knew photography would reveal the truth
. He graduated from the University of Connecticut with a BA in history. history, geography, and biographies of world leaders. Burgan has won several awards for his writing, and his plays for adult audiences have been staged across the United States. Formerly an editor at the educational publisher Weekly Reader, Michael Burgan has been a freelance writer for 17 years. He has also written fiction and adapted classic novels. He has written more than 250 books for children and young adu