Uppsala University
Department of Human Geography
The transformations of the croft: Materiality, representation and practice from 1850 to 2010 The concept of the croft (Sw. torp) is complex. From the 17th century crofts were small tenant holdings on a farm or estate. Along with changes... more
Along with urbanization and modernization the usage of second homes has increased in Sweden and elsewhere. This presentation deals with a specific kind of second home i.e. cottages that until early 20th century were small tenant holdings... more
During the last 150 years the countryside has transformed due to urbanisation, industrialisation, changes in agriculture, an increase in welfare and more. Once common homes for the poor rural small-scale farmers and workers, rural... more
In Sweden the term croft (Sw. torp) has a dual meaning. Today it is often seen as a rural Swedish summer idyll used for second home usage. However, from the 17th century and onwards into the 20th crofts were livelihoods and homes for the... more
Torsten Hägerstrand har påpekat att människan lever i två olika men sammanhängande verkligheter. Den ena består av mönster av mening, den andra av den materiella verkligheten (Hägerstrand 1991: 197). Trots att många troligtvis kan hålla... more
Summary: The crofts are dead. Long live the crofts! The local heritage movement’s commitment to crofts in post-war Sweden During the post-war area, Sweden’s crofts, which, ever since the second half of the 19th century, had been... more
A second home is often, for the owner and his/her family, an important place. It is a place for meeting family and friends, relaxation and creativity. However, it can also be a place for conflicts, agonizing meetings and diverse, and... more
Along with urbanisation and modernisation, the use of second homes has increased in the Western world. This can be seen as part of the increasing mobility of people in society, but also as part of a search for stillness and escape from... more
Second-homes are vital parts of the encountering of the rural in the Western World. The way they are perceived in society is important to explore as it can influence how and by whom this part of the rural is used. This paper explores the... more
Presentation at the Department of Anthropology’s Colloquium series in collaboration with the Brown Bag series for the CHESS program (Cultural Heritage of European Society and Spaces). University of Massachusetts, Amherst (USA)
Landscape approaches have gained importance in heritage management in recent years. Likewise, in the Republic of Ireland, the geographical focus of this presentation, landscapes are often referred to as cornerstones of the national... more
It has been stated that heritage practices are part of the design of the future. Today’s decisions and conceptualisations regarding heritage matter, they shape the world we live in today and onwards. In 2008, Ireland entered a severe... more
In 2008, the Republic of Ireland entered a severe financial crisis partly as a part of the global economic crisis. Since then, it has seen large raises in income taxes and cuts in state spending on health, welfare, education and on... more