This project involves research into the history of human cohabitation with reindeer in Iceland, the history of the animals in Iceland, Icelandic attitudes towards reindeer, how these attitudes have shaped decisions and policy regarding reindeer in Iceland, and the impact this has had on the lives of these animals which were introduced to Iceland in the 18th century.
The project is a comprehensive history of ideas, looking at both reindeer themselves as well as Icelandic attitudes toward reindeer. It seeks to tell the stories of the reindeer's bitter struggle for survival in their habitat, the thrill of the hunt, and the varying success of experiments with reindeer farming.
