Seeing the nomads like a state : Sweden and the sámi at the turn of the last century
(2020) p.123-145- Abstract
In modern history, states have typically attempted to eliminate nomadism. Perhaps uniquely, Sweden reinforced nomadism among some of its Sámi population. In this chapter, I argue that the reason for this was twofold. First, reindeer herding necessitated nomadism, and it was thought to be the only economic contribution parts of the traditional Sámi land could provide. Second, a discourse of Borealism romanticized the Sámi and allowed them to be a contained element of Swedish national identity, rather than a threat to it.
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- author
- Hall, Martin LU
- organization
- publishing date
- 2020
- type
- Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding
- publication status
- published
- subject
- host publication
- Nomad-State Relationships in International Relations : Before and After Borders - Before and After Borders
- pages
- 23 pages
- publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- external identifiers
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- scopus:85088426595
- ISBN
- 9783030280529
- 9783030280536
- DOI
- 10.1007/978-3-030-28053-6_7
- language
- English
- LU publication?
- yes
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- 44c71404-47e2-40ab-8d6b-235c0c5dccdf
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- 2020-08-05 10:56:11
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