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HUBBARD, JIM - American Refugees

Title: American Refugees
Description: Minneapolis: University of Minnesota Press, 1991. First Edition. Original decorated wrappers. Slight wear to covers, spine & corners. ; With illustrations. Slight wear to covers, spine & corners. American Refugees by Jim Hubbard is a powerful photographic exploration of homelessness in the United States, first published in 1991. The book features over 100 black-and-white portraits of homeless individuals, along with their personal stories, providing a deep and intimate look into their lives and struggles. Hubbard, a photographer and social activist, spent several years documenting the experiences of homeless people across various American cities. The foreword by Jonathan Kozol adds context, addressing the systemic issues contributing to homelessness and the societal neglect faced by these individuals. Through this work, Hubbard aims to humanize a marginalized population, encouraging readers to confront the harsh realities of poverty and the shortcomings of social systems. American Refugees is both a visual and narrative testimony to the resilience of people facing adversity, and it serves as a call to action for greater empathy and systemic change. ; 20.1 x 25.5 x 1 cms; 108 pages; American Refugees by Jim Hubbard is a powerful photographic exploration of homelessness in the United States, first published in 1991. The book features over 100 black-and-white portraits of homeless individuals, along with their personal stories, providing a deep and intimate look into their lives and struggles. Hubbard, a photographer and social activist, spent several years documenting the experiences of homeless people across various American cities. The foreword by Jonathan Kozol adds context, addressing the systemic issues contributing to homelessness and the societal neglect faced by these individuals. Through this work, Hubbard aims to humanize a marginalized population, encouraging readers to confront the harsh realities of poverty and the shortcomings of social systems. American Refugees is both a visual and narrative testimony to the resilience of people facing adversity, and it serves as a call to action for greater empathy and systemic change.. Very Good with no dust jacket .

Keywords: America Documentary History Capitalism Evictions Racism

Price: GBP 20.00 = appr. US$ 28.56 Seller: Literary Cat Books
- Book number: 63268

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