The Multifaceted Urban Transformations of "Werken aan de stad"

"Werken aan de stad" is a versatile book that explores urban transformations from the late Middle Ages to the nineteenth century. The city serves as the stage for a wide range of developments, including transitions in production and distribution, transformations related to labor, poor relief, neighborhood life, crime and conflict regulation, as well as the development of urban identities, the relationship between city and state, and the effects of globalization.

An Analytical Approach to Socioeconomic Structures and Institutional Dynamics

The book's main focus lies in examining the relationship between socioeconomic structures and institutional constellations, and the power dynamics that emerge from these interactions. Through their critical analysis, professors Catharina Lis and Hugo Soly have made a significant contribution to the field of historical research. This comprehensive approach, in-depth analysis, and engaged nature of the contributions reflect the rigor with which they have approached their work.

A Tribute to Distinguished Historians and Their Legacy

"Werken aan de stad" is offered as a tribute to Catharina Lis and Hugo Soly on the occasion of their retirement. Both of them are eminent and internationally acclaimed historians who have left an indelible mark on historical research in and on the Low Countries. The authors of this essay book are former doctoral students and/or close collaborators, highlighting the enduring influence of Lis and Soly's teachings.

Stadsschriften/Cahiers urbains/Urban Notebooks Series: Embracing Urban Studies and Social Discourse

The "Werken aan de stad" book series falls under the wider purview of Stadsschriften/Cahiers urbains/Urban Notebooks, which explores the city and urbanity as subjects of study and societal debate. The series is led by an interdisciplinary and interuniversity editorial board consisting of Eric Corijn (editor-in-chief),Jessica van de Ven (editorial secretary),Maarten Loopmans, Anne Winter, Rudi Janssens, Bas Van Heur, Stijn Oosterlynck, and Sofie Vermeulen.

With its comprehensive exploration of urban transformations, the critical analysis of socioeconomic structures and institutional dynamics, and its homage to influential historians, "Werken aan de stad" offers readers a captivating journey through the evolution of cities and their impact on society.