Impounded

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Dorothea Lange and the Censored Images of Japanese American Internment

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Impounded delves into historical and military themes, exploring the impact of enforced confinement and control during significant global conflicts. Through meticulously detailed narratives, the author examines the societal and personal implications faced by those affected, shedding light on the resilience and human spirit in challenging conditions. The book offers a thoughtful perspective on historical events influencing military strategies and personal lives.
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You might enjoy this book if you are intrigued by World War II history and the impact of internment camps on Japanese Americans. It offers a compelling exploration of personal and collective experiences during a challenging period, shedding light on lesser-known aspects of military history.

Impounded

"Unflinchingly illustrates the reality of life during this extraordinary moment in American history."—Dinitia Smith, The New York Times

Description

This indelible work of visual and social history confirms Dorothea Lange's stature as one of the twentieth century's greatest American photographers. Presenting 119 images originally censored by the U.S. Army—the majority of which have never been published—Impounded evokes the horror of a community uprooted in the early 1940s and the stark reality of the internment camps.

With poignancy and sage insight, nationally known historians Linda Gordon and Gary Okihiro illuminate the saga of Japanese American internment: from life before Executive Order 9066 to the abrupt roundups and the marginal existence in the bleak, sandswept camps.

In the tradition of Roman Vishniac's A Vanished World, Impounded, with the immediacy of its photographs, tells the story of the thousands of lives unalterably shattered by racial hatred brought on by the passions of war.

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Impounded by Dorothea Lange is praised for its compelling portrayal of a dark chapter in history, illustrating the injustice faced by Japanese Americans during World War II. Reviewers highlight the haunting and powerful images of relocation and internment, with Lange's photographs offering a critical and sensitive observation of the era. The collection is noted for its emotive impact, with some images evoking intense reflection on themes of loss and resilience.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780393330908

Publisher: WW Norton & Co

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 04 March 2008

Country: United States

Imprint: WW Norton & Co

Illustration: 104 black-and-white photographs

Contributors:

Edited by Linda Gordon
Edited by Gary Y. Okihiro

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 18.0mm

Width: 180.0mm

Height: 236.0mm

Weight: 573g

Pages: 224

Collections

American & Canadian History Arts & Culture Education & Reference History & Military Military History Non-Fiction

About the Author

Linda Gordon is the Florence Kelley Professor of History at New York University. She is the author of numerous books including Dorothea Lange and Impounded, and won the Bancroft Prize for The Great Arizona Orphan Abduction. She lives in New York. Gary Y. Okihiro is the author of Whispered Silences: Japanese Americans and World War II and Common Ground: Reimagining American History. He is a professor at Columbia University and lives in New York City.