{"product_id":"geopolitics-northern-europe-and-nordic-noir-what-television-series-tell-us-about-world-politics-paperback","title":"Geopolitics, Northern Europe, and Nordic Noir: What Television Series Tell Us about World Politics - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eRobert A. Saunders\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith its focus on the popular television genre of Nordic noir, this book examines subtle and explicit manifestations of geopolitics in crime series from Scandinavia and Finland, as well as the impact of such programmes on how northern Europe is viewed around the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDrawing on a diverse set of literature, from screen studies to critical International Relations, \u003ci\u003eGeopolitics, Northern Europe, and Nordic Noir\u003c\/i\u003e addresses the fraught geopolitical content of Nordic television series, as well as how Nordic noir as a genre travels the globe. With empirical chapters focusing on the interlinked concepts of the body, the border, and the nation-state, this book interrogates the various ways in which northern European states grapple with challenges wrought by globalisation, neoliberalism, and climate change. Reflecting the current global fascination with all things Nordic, this text examines the light and dark sides of the region as seen through the television screen, demonstrating that series such as \u003ci\u003eOccupied\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eTrapped\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eThe Bridge\u003c\/i\u003e have much to teach us about world politics. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book will be of interest to those interested in geopolitics, national identity, and the politics of popular culture in: Scandinavian studies, media\/screen studies, IR\/political science, human\/cultural geography, sociology, anthropology, cultural studies, and communication.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRobert A. Saunders\u003c\/strong\u003e is a Professor in the Department of History, Politics, and Geography at Farmingdale State College - State University of New York, USA, where he teaches courses in world politics and European culture. His research explores various intersections of popular culture, geopolitics, nationalism, and religious identity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 202\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.46 x 9.21 x 6.14 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e August 01, 2022\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47472469639346,"sku":"9780367565985","price":97.18,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0770\/3891\/1666\/files\/396b09f363d36b782e99a026d5248229.webp?v=1779109152","url":"https:\/\/box.dadyminds.org\/products\/geopolitics-northern-europe-and-nordic-noir-what-television-series-tell-us-about-world-politics-paperback","provider":"DADYMINDS BOX","version":"1.0","type":"link"}