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- Husz, Orsi, 1969-
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Passionate about things : The Swedish Debate on Throwawayism (1960-1961)
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Ingår i: Revue d'histoire Nordique. - Toulouse, France : Universite de Toulouse Le Mirail. - 1778-9605. ; :12, s. 135-160
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- This article explores the notorious Swedish debate called “slit-och-släng” [wear and tear and throwaway] in 1960–61. This large-scale media debate on consumption and the throwaway mentality was triggered by a dispute between two leading media personalities specialised in consumer issues and engaged intellectuals, economists, designers, producers, consumer representatives as well as the general public. The analysis in this paper applies three overlapping historical contexts: modernity, morality and emotionality. First, I interpret the debate as a conflict between traditional and modern consumer attitudes. Second, I show that the debate, at first sight, can easily be placed within the tradition of a dichotomised normative criticism, whereby the rational and active consumer is endorsed and contrasted with the negative image of the emotionally-driven and manipulated victim of market forces (Slater 1997: p. 33). Third, I argue that the debate was a breaking point in the very same normative discourse. It signals a rupture in the persistent polarisation, by introducing emotions in a positive way – on both sides of the debate. Rather unexpectedly, the Swedish debate on throwawayism justified a passion for commodities. Consequently, the analysis sheds new light upon the prevalent interpretations of Swedish consumerism in terms of rationality, collectivism, state-controlled consumer education and consumer protection (e.g. Aléx 1994; 2003) by showing how leading consumer educators “got tired of” rationality.
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- Norberg, Johan R
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A brief history of the Swedish sports movement : from the 19th century to the present
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Ingår i: Revue d'histoire Nordique. - : University of Toulouse. - 1778-9605. ; 13, s. 47-68
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- This article sketches the development of voluntary organized sports in Sweden from its establishment in the late 19th century to the present, using the concept of “popular movement” as a theoretical framework. Important questions are: when and how did sports actually adopt the forms of a popular movement? Which criteria were first fulfilled and which ones took longer to complete? Finally, will sports in Sweden retain its character of a popular movement in the future?
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- Winton, Patrik, 1974-
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Denmark and Sweden in the European Great Power System : 1720-1765
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Ingår i: Revue d'histoire Nordique. - Toulouse : Université Toulouse Il-Le Mirail. - 1778-9605. ; 14, s. 39-62
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- This article compares the strategies the two Scandinavian states adopted in the European state system during the period 1720–65. Previous research has emphasized the difference in policies: Denmark sought neutrality and avoided war, while Sweden was involved in two wars. Inability of the Swedish political elite to adapt to a new position in the international state system has been presented as one major reason for the Swedish participation in wars. This article argues instead that the difference should be seen as a consequence of the assets the two states could offer the major powers. The Danish state’s resources were highly sought after, which meant that the government could gain advantages such as subsidies and territory without fighting wars, while the Swedish state had less to offer the major powers and was thus forced to commit to one major power and war in order to try and gain the same types of benefits as the Danish state.
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