Alter und Arbeit in der Geschichte
2008 ◽
Vol 49
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AbstractThis article is an introduction of this special volume on work over the life course. The first part presents some reflections on the meaning of work for the social construction of the life course in European history, and discusses results as well as desiderata of historical research. The second part provides a brief introduction of each individual chapter and puts them into context.