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The First Issue Of National Geographic (1888)

This Day

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Framing Cultures: National Geographic's Impact

This chapter examines the role of photography in shaping National Geographic's popularity and its portrayal of African cultures. It critiques the magazine's narrative framing and its historical ties to colonialism, revealing the implications of its imagery on American perceptions of the world.

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