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Mats Björkin is a Professor in the Aesthetics Unit at the University of Gothenburg, specializing in film studies. His work examines the intersections of media culture, historical economic perspectives, and film distribution, most notably in the context of Sweden post-World War II. He authored the book 'Post War Industrial Media Culture Sweden 1945-1960: New Faces, New Values' published by Amsterdam University Press, in which he investigates knowledge automation and the evolving use of media in the Swedish industrial and public sectors during the 1950s. His ongoing research delves into the historical contexts of media production and organizational learning, with a focus on industrial films from the 1950s. He has published extensively in various academic journals and is actively engaged in discussions about film logistics and cultural theories of film production. Björkin has contributed to several significant conferences and edited volumes concerning media studies and film history, highlighting issues of cultural heritage and technological advancements in cinema.
University of Gothenburg • Göteborg, Sweden
Teaching and researching in film studies, focusing on media history and industrial films.
Administered by the Department of Political Science; focus on International Administration and Global Governance (IAGG).