The Photography Reader is a comprehensive introduction to theories of photography, its production, uses and effects. Including articles by photographers, from Edward Weston to Jo Spence, as well as key thinkers like Roland Barthes, Victor Burgin and Susan Sontag, essays trace the development of ideas about photography. Each thematic section features an editor's introduction setting ideas and debates in their historical and theoretical context. Copyright (C) Muze Inc. 2005. For personal use only. All rights reserved.