Contesting Nordicness
From Scandinavianism to the Nordic Brand
Contributor(s)
Marjanen, Jani (editor)
Strang, Johan (editor)
Hilson, Mary (editor)
Language
EnglishAbstract
What makes the Nordic countries Nordic? The terms ‘Nordic’ and ‘Scandinavian’ are increasingly used in wide range of political and cultural contexts. Historically they have been associated with political projects and institutions, while also functioning as categories of analysis in academic research. Often associated with positive meanings, the term ‘Nordic’ has also become a resource for commercial and cultural branding.
Keywords
Intellectual history; history of Ideas; nordic; ScandinavianISBN
9783110730104, 9783110735017, 9783110730159Publisher
De GruyterPublisher website
http://www.degruyter.com/Publication date and place
Berlin/Boston, 2021Imprint
De Gruyter OldenbourgSeries
Helsinki Yearbook of Intellectual History,Classification
European history
Social and cultural history