This book is largely based on the contribution to the 3rd International Conference of the Scientific Committee Unemployment & Health of International Commission on Occupational Health (ICOH) in Bremen, 2006. Its papers address the links between unemployment, precariousness in the labour market and health risks from various scientific frames of reference as well as those of policy makers. The 42 articles by authors from 13 countries and several international organizations include major classics in the field as well as new research that has until now been internationally largely unknown.

This book addresses the links between unemployment, precariousness work and health risks from various scientific frames of reference as well as those of policy-makers. The authors range from major classics in the field to newcomers from several countries presenting their research results. The authors include also representatives of several international organizations. The anthology is of a multidisciplinary character and its articles evaluate the contributions of various projects, programmes and standard public services for persons at risk of labour market exclusion. It updates the research agenda, which is most topical during the financial crisis and economic restructuring of today.