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This is War: A Decade of Conflict: Photographs

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Book Synopsis: “There are photographs in this book that will stay in the hearts and minds of the people who view them, and who, like Corinne Dufka, will resolve to make it their life’s purpose to do what they can to help stop war.”— Jon Lee Anderson, staff writer, The New Yorker

This is War presents a tour de force of one of most celebrated women war photographers of her generation. From 1988 to 1999, Capa Gold Medal winner and Pulitzer Prize–nominated photographer Corinne Dufka covered some of the bloodiest conflicts of the late twentieth century. The devastatingly powerful and intimate images in this book chart revolutions and coups, separatist movements, and mass atrocities across nine different countries on three continents. Starting in El Salvador during the Cold War, This Is War moves onto Bosnia, and then Africa, where Dufka reported on the Rwandan genocide and conflicts in South Sudan, Liberia, Sierra Leone, Burundi, Ethiopia, and the Congo. Her photographs are as brutal as they are tender, as mournful as they are meaningful, and are, above all, a testament to the profound toll conflict leaves in its wake. Her images interrogate abuse of power, celebrate defiance, and seek out the humanity of civilians and combatants whose lives were torn apart by war.

More than just a documentary, This is War is an extraordinary photographic record of war and personal enlightenment. It adds to the historical record of many under-covered conflicts and of the role of women in photojournalism, and urges the viewer to interrogate why conflict in many countries covered in the book, persist to this day. After leaving photojournalism, Dufka went on to a career as a war crimes investigator, for which she was, in 2003, awarded a MacArthur Fellowship. In her introduction to This is War, she notes: “These images beseech us to work harder to honor those who have perished and protect the rest of us from humanity’s worst, most abject failure: its capacity for war.”

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Discover the power of photography in capturing the true essence of war with "This is War: A Decade of Conflict: Photographs." This captivating book showcases the extraordinary work of renowned war photographer Corinne Dufka, whose images will leave an indelible mark on your heart and mind. From revolutions to mass atrocities, Dufka takes you on a haunting visual journey through some of the bloodiest conflicts of the late twentieth century.

Dufka's photographs are not just mere images but powerful testaments that compel us to reflect on the devastating impact of war. Each shot tells a story of abuse of power, celebrates the resilience of the human spirit, and demands that we examine why conflicts still persist in many countries today. As you immerse yourself in these images, you'll gain a deeper understanding of the profound toll war takes on both civilians and combatants.

But "This is War" is more than a documentary. It is a historical record of under-covered conflicts and the remarkable contribution of women in photojournalism. Through her lens, Dufka shines a light on the forgotten tragedies of El Salvador, Bosnia, Africa, and beyond. Her work reminds us of our duty to honor those who have perished and strive for a world free from the horrors of war.

As an accomplished war crimes investigator, Dufka's expertise and passion are undeniable. Her transition from photojournalism to challenging the atrocities of war in a different capacity earned her the prestigious MacArthur Fellowship. With an unwavering dedication to humanity, she implores us to do better and protect ourselves from our own worst failing: the propensity for conflict.

Uncover the raw and unflinching truth of war with "This is War: A Decade of Conflict: Photographs." Immerse yourself in the captivating images that document the horrors of the past and inspire a better future. Experience the impact of this extraordinary photographic record and join the movement to put an end to war.

Take action now and embark on this eye-opening journey that will forever change your perspective on conflict.

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