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August 10, 2007
The series continues
Gary Sauer-Thompson, urban dogs, Adelaide 2007
It's not just photographers exploring the city. What we have is the reappearance of nature in the modern city that is premised on repudiating nature ---the city as a mode of life stands for the human mastering over nature through science and technology. Dogs are increasingly seen as wild beasts with big fangs who maul vulnerable humans--as wolves.
In the tabloid's view of contemporary life this is wild nature that is fearful. It arouses hostility in the urban population, and a law and order approach is taken. Things must be locked down. A firm hand is required.
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