The black and white photographs that appear throughout the UICHR's Child Labor Research Initiative web site — in the masthead, the page headers, and the home page as well as those intermingled with the text — are provided courtesy of David Parker, M.D., M.P.H. They are derived from his book Stolen Dreams: Portraits of Working Children (1997, Lerner Publications Company). We appreciate Dr. Parker's willingness to share his work. About Stolen Dreams Stolen Dreams, published in 1997, contains more than 50 of David Parker's most moving child labor photographs, taken in the course of his research travel. Additional photos from the Stolen Dreams series can be viewed online at The Harvard School of Public Health web site. The book can be also purchased at Amazon.com. About David Parker Dr. David Parker with some of the subjects of his work. David L. Parker, M.D., M.P.H., is a medical epidemiologist and physician at the Park Nicollet Clinic. He conducts research on a wide range of topics related to worker health and safety. His interest in photographing working children grew out of his research on the effects of work on adolescents. Parker earned his bachelor's degree and doctor of medicine from the University of New Mexico and his master of public health from the University of Michigan. He also worked for the Center for Disease Control and Prevention in the Epidemic Intelligence Service. He has exhibited photographs widely in galleries and museums throughout the United States. His work has also been published in numerous magazines and newspapers. He lectures frequently on issues related to child labor and human rights. Usage and Copyright Any public or commercial use of these images — including reproduction, alteration, transmission, or redistribution — without prior written permission is forbidden and is potentially a violation of federal copyright law. Anyone wishing to use images herein provided for commercial use or publication must first request and receive prior permission from Dr. Parker. Inquiries about photographic exhibitions and use of the images can be directed to: Davd Parker, M.D., M.P.H. Contact: parke065@umn.edu Phone: (612) 729-3044
You can purchase David Parker's Stolen Dreams at Amazon.com
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