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Pia Lundqvist is a Professor at the University of Gothenburg specializing in the fields of history, consumption, and retailing, with a particular focus on textiles, material culture, migration, and minority studies. Her recent research includes examining the reflection of consumption goods in 19th century Swedish novels and the role of Jewish traders in Gothenburg's textile industry between 1782 and 1850. Lundqvist has also researched Swedish missionaries in the Congo Free State, exploring their encounters with the local population and the complexities of their colonialist endeavors. Her findings are documented in various publications, including her 2018 monograph, 'A Contradictory Meeting: Swedish Missionaries and the Bakongo in the Congo Free State.' In addition to her research, she teaches in the history department, developing and delivering courses on material culture, history of fashion and clothing, and local history. Lundqvist's work contributes valuable historical perspectives to contemporary discussions on integration and societal structures within Sweden.
Administered by the Department of Political Science; focus on International Administration and Global Governance (IAGG).