Harvesting

The Results and Impact of Research based on Historical Longitudinal Databases

Sören Edvinsson et al. (eds.)

This volume explores eight major databases with historical population data and their impact on research. The databases have greatly expanded research possibilities in history, demography, sociology, and other disciplines. The volume serves as an essential resource for scholars in the field of historical life course studies, offering insights into the transformative power of these databases and their potential for future advancements.

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Sowing

The Construction of Historical Longitudinal Population Databases

Kees Mandemakers et al. (eds.)

Twenty-three major databases with historical longitudinal population data are discussed in this edited volume, tracing their origins, expansion, and technical details. The importance of these databases in advancing knowledge in (historical) demography, sociology and related fields is demonstrated. The collection provides the most comprehensive and up-to-date overview of large databases worldwide and is essential for scholars in the broader field of historical life course studies.

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