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The book examines the disturbing phenomenon of American soldiers photographing the humiliation and torture of Iraqi prisoners, which came to light in 2004. It raises questions about public reactions—whether the outrage stems from the soldiers' actions or the act of documenting such atrocities. Additionally, it explores the broader implications of these images in the context of the ongoing conflict in Afghanistan, prompting a critical reflection on morality and accountability in wartime.
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Private Pictures, Janina Struk
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- Released
- 2011
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- Title
- Private Pictures
- Subtitle
- Soldiers' Inside View of War
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Janina Struk
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Academic
- Released
- 2011
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 230
- ISBN13
- 9781848854420
- Category
- Art / Culture, Photo publications
- Description
- The book examines the disturbing phenomenon of American soldiers photographing the humiliation and torture of Iraqi prisoners, which came to light in 2004. It raises questions about public reactions—whether the outrage stems from the soldiers' actions or the act of documenting such atrocities. Additionally, it explores the broader implications of these images in the context of the ongoing conflict in Afghanistan, prompting a critical reflection on morality and accountability in wartime.