معرفی
Leif Runefelt is a Professor in the Department of History and Contemporary Studies at Södertörn University, where he has taught and researched since 2012. His work focuses on cultural historical consumption research, analyzing everyday phenomena like fashion, advertising, entertainment, and economic behavior from the 17th to 20th centuries.
Research Focus
Runefelt investigates how cultural practices reflect societal structures, spanning topics such as:
- Historical views on luxury, cosmetics, and consumer debates
- Fashion journalism, gender representation in advertising, and body image
- Markets as social constructs and traveling entertainment economies
- Intersections of ethics, economics, and material culture
His approach combines cultural history with economic theory, emphasizing Sweden's integration into global trends.
Grants and Collaborations
He has secured funding from:
- Ridderstad Foundation (fashion magazines, women in advertising)
- Marcus and Amalia Wallenberg Foundation (historical linguistics of 'market')
- Swedish Science Council (traveling entertainers project)
- Östersjöstiftelsen (Baltic hospitality research)
Collaborations include scholars from the University of Gothenburg and Lund University.
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