Routledge Crisis and Coloniality at Europe's Margins Book

Explore the complex politics of identity in Europe with Crisis and Coloniality at Europe's Margins: Creating Exotic Iceland. Published by Routledge, this academic work examines how coloniality remains embedded in modern identities and everyday aspirations. By studying Iceland's response to its 2008 bankruptcy, the text reveals how the nation worked to brand itself as an exotic tourist destination. This research provides a unique perspective on how nations at the edge of Europe navigate their place within the continent. It traces the connection between modern branding efforts and historical aspirations dating back to the late 19th century. Readers will gain a deeper understanding of how Iceland sought to secure its status as part of Europe while simultaneously marketing a specific, exotic image to the world. This book is an essential resource for those studying race, ethnicity, and the sociological impacts of economic crisis on national identity.