The culture of cooling – an introduction

Authors

  • Matilda Marshall Umeå University
  • Inger Johanne Lyngø Oslo Metropolitan University

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.54807/kp.v32.8950

Keywords:

cooling, refrigeration, ice, refrigerator, materiality, consumption

Abstract

Guest editors' introduction to Theme: Cold and freezing.

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Published

2023-03-07

How to Cite

Marshall, M. ., & Lyngø, I. J. (2023). The culture of cooling – an introduction. Kulturella Perspektiv – Svensk Etnologisk Tidskrift, 32(1). https://doi.org/10.54807/kp.v32.8950

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Theme: Cold and freezing