Humanitas
Humanitas is the result of a five-year photographic adventure.  During this time, Fredric Roberts traveled extensively throughout Asia,  from India to Cambodia, Bhutan to Thailand, Myanmar to China, some areas  that were recently in the news after being ravaged by the tsunami. While  this collection of images preceded the disaster and was only coincidentally  released in its wake, it became a timely tribute to these people. Cicero  coined the term humanitas (literally, "human nature") to describe the  development of human virtue in all its forms, denoting fortitude, judgment,  prudence, eloquence, and even love of honor--which contrasts with our  contemporary connotation of humanity (understanding, benevolence,  compassion, mercy). The Latin term is certainly a fitting title as we are  struck not with pity for his subjects' poverty, but with respect and awe  for their individual fortitude and eloquence: each photograph tells us a  compelling story. From a touching portrait of a mother and child to  isolated monks at prayer, Roberts's fifty-five photographs introduce us to  a wide array of fascinating individuals. With an introduction by Arthur  Ollman, Director of the Museum of Photographic Arts, and an afterword by  Dennis High, Executive Director/Curator, Center for Photographic Art,  Humanitas captures the spirit and the beauty of each subject and will be a  sheer delight to any lover of photography or travel.--This text refers to an alternateHardcoveredition.