Reading Visual Investigations

Ralf Breker

ISBN 10: 3966800322 / ISBN 13: 9783966800327

Published by Architangle Gmbh Okt 2024, 2024

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Neuware -Reading Visual Investigations delves into a new discipline-visual investigations-in which architecture intersects with advocacy, journalism, and law in the pursuit of justice and accountability. This publication presents insights into the current discourse within the emergent field, illustrated by intriguing case studies from around the world. It highlights the role of architecture as a key area of expertise that defines this evolving practice.Eight experts from the fields of digital and spatial analysis, human rights, legal studies, investigative journalism, and forensic analysis offer critical, scientifically grounded discourse on the topic through essays and interviews. The book's contributors examine a range of methods and architectural tools employed in visual investigations and their impact on human rights and legal processes. Additionally, the involved investigators and the editors provide an in-depth analysis of international research by introducing seven case studies and presenting their methods, content, and conclusions in diverse formats, including maps, films, models, and interactive platforms used to expose human rights violations.Reading Visual Investigations is an essential resource for anyone interested in understanding the dynamic and evolving practice of visual investigations. It provides practical insights that integrate traditional reporting with digital forensics and the analysis of visual evidence.The book strives to bridge the gap between architectural expertise and the urgent need for effective advocacy and accountability mechanisms in contemporary society.Edited by Lisa Luksch and Andres LepikWith Contributions by¿ Ralf Breker¿ Sam Dubberley¿ Bora Erden¿ Sam Gregory¿ Laura Kurgan¿ Anjli Parrin¿ Patrick Brian Smith¿ Lea WeinmannCase Studies byAlison Killing, Shumi BoseBellingcat: Lucy Swinnen, Carlos Gonzales, Galen Reich, Charlotte MaherSITU Research: Bradley Samuels, Candice Strongwater, Guari BahugunaThe Center for Spatial Technologies: Maksym Rokmaniko, Sasha ZakrevskaArchiTangle GmbH, Meierottostr. 1, 10719 Berlin 160 pp. Englisch.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Reading Visual Investigations
• Publisher: Architangle Gmbh Okt 2024
• Publication Date: 2024
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 3966800322
• ISBN 13: 9783966800327
• Binding: Taschenbuch
• Condition: Neu
• Dimensions: 207W x 129H x 12D millimeters 207 millimeters width by 129 millimeters height by 12 millimeters depth
• Weight: 250 grams

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Reading Visual Investigations delves into a new discipline--visual investigations--in which architecture intersects with advocacy, journalism, and law in the pursuit of justice and accountability. This publication presents insights into the current discourse within the emergent field, illustrated by intriguing case studies from around the world. It highlights the role of architecture as a key area of expertise that defines this evolving practice. Eight experts from the fields of digital and spatial analysis, human rights, legal studies, investigative journalism, and forensic analysis offer critical, scientifically grounded discourse on the topic through essays and interviews. The book's contributors examine a range of methods and architectural tools employed in visual investigations and their impact on human rights and legal processes. Additionally, the involved investigators and the editors provide an in-depth analysis of international research by introducing seven case studies and presenting their methods, content, and conclusions in diverse formats, including maps, films, models, and interactive platforms used to expose human rights violations. Reading Visual Investigations is an essential resource for anyone interested in understanding the dynamic and evolving practice of visual investigations. It provides practical insights that integrate traditional reporting with digital forensics and the analysis of visual evidence. The book strives to bridge the gap between architectural expertise and the urgent need for effective advocacy and accountability mechanisms in contemporary society.