Jan Lucassen Bücher

The first truly global history of work, an upbeat assessment from the age of the hunter-gatherer to the present day

The book explores the dynamics of worker migration from economically disadvantaged regions of Europe to areas with labor shortages. It identifies and analyzes seven significant systems of migrant labor, offering insights into the factors driving this movement and its implications for both migrants and host countries. Through detailed examination, the author sheds light on the complexities of labor migration within Europe during the period.