Unemployment, Precarious Work and Health : Research and Policy Issues

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.