<p>A clear and concise survey of some of the most significant writers on photography who have played a major part in defining and influencing our understanding of the medium. It provides a succinct overview of writing on photography from a diverse range of disciplines and perspectives and examines the shifting perception of the medium over the course of its 170 year history. Key writers discussed include:</p><ul> <li>Roland Barthes</li> <li>Susan Sontag</li> <li>Jacques Derrida</li> <li>Henri Cartier-Bresson</li> <li>Geoffrey Batchen</li> </ul><p>Fully cross-referenced and in an A-Z format this is an accessible and engaging introductory guide.</p>