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"The Scandinavian Invasion offers an important and timely
interrogation of Nordic Noir. Putting the concept under a
microscope in a series of diverse chapters, it reveals that Nordic
Noir is still teeming with vigorous life as it has emerged,
proliferated and travelled across borders, becoming in the process
a cultural phenomenon that has had significant implications for
global television in the new millennium." (Sue Turnbull, University
of Wollongong) You might think you know what Nordic Noir is. Brutal
crimes. Harsh landscapes. Brilliant but socially dysfunctional
protagonists. Stylish knitwear. Yet, as a generic category and
cultural phenomenon, Nordic Noir has always been far more complex.
The story of its success owes as much to adaptation and evolution
as it does to geographical migration or cosmopolitan curiosity. But
how did this happen? What was it about the genre that struck such a
chord with international audiences and readers? How did it build on
previous trends and influences? And how has the category changed in
order to survive in a cutthroat commercial landscape? Has it become
less "Nordic "? Less "noir "? Has its proverbial moment in the sun
passed? Featuring twelve original chapters and an editorial
introduction, The Scandinavian Invasion brings together leading
media and literature scholars from the UK, Denmark and Australia to
critically examine how the phenomenon took shape and what we can
learn from it. By exploring the cultural, aesthetic and industrial
forces that propelled Nordic Noir across borders, the book provides
a kaleidoscopic look at a disruptive cultural phenomenon in
transition. Nordic Noir is dead. Long live Nordic Noir!
In 2012, Disney purchased Lucasfilm, which meant it also inherited
the beloved Star Wars franchise. This corporate marriage sent media
critics and fans into a frenzy of speculation about what would
happen next with the hugely popular series. Disney's Star Wars
gathers twenty-one noted fan and media studies scholars from around
the world to examine Disney's revival of the franchise. Covering
the period from Disney's purchase through the release of The Force
Awakens, the book reveals how fans anticipated, interpreted, and
responded to the steady stream of production stories, gossip,
marketing materials, merchandise, and other sources in the build-up
to the movie's release. From fears that Princess Leia would be
turned into a "Disney princess" to collaborative brand management,
the authors explore the shifting relationship between fans, texts,
and media industries in the context of a crucial rebranding
campaign. The result is a fascinating examination of a critical
moment in the iconic series' history.
Trypanosomes cause medically and economically severe diseases such
as Sleeping Sickness and Chagas' Disease in humans and Nagana in
cattle. They are also inherently interesting scientifically, being
single-cell eukaryotes under constant, strong diversifying
selection. The publication of the genome sequences of two key
trypanosomes, Trypanosoma brucei and Trypanosoma cruzi, in 2005 has
provided an exciting new resource to improve our understanding of
the molecular and cellular biology of these important parasites and
aid the development of new drugs and vaccines. The genome
sequences, allied with useful genetic tools and easy molecular
manipulation, will consolidate T. brucei as a eukaryotic model
organism. As a model, it has the added advantage that studies in
this area are directly applicable to understanding and prevention
of disease. Research in this area has never been more exciting. In
this book international experts review the contribution of
trypanosome research to our understanding of eukaryote biology.
Chapters are written from a molecular and genomic perspective and
contain speculative models upon which to base future research
efforts. Topics include: The genome of T. brucei, reverse and
forward genetics, genetic exchange between trypanosomes, chromosome
structure and dynamics, DNA replication, recombination and repair,
transcription, post-transcriptional control of gene expression,
cell structure, cell division and cell cycle, intracellular
transport systems, cell surface architecture, antigenic variation,
and comparative genomics of metabolism. The book provides an
important resource summarising our current knowledge of trypanosome
molecular and cellular biology.
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