This work investigates how long-term economic and societal shifts associated with industrialization and post-industrialization have impacted the lives of individuals and families throughout the twentieth century. The editors, Anna Dribe, Martin Dribe, and Therese Nilsson, utilize a longitudinal, individual-level perspective to analyze these transformations. By focusing on the specific case of Landskrona, Sweden, the authors provide a framework for understanding how local demographic and economic data reflect broader international trends during this era.

Experts identify this volume as a significant contribution to historical demography and urban economic studies. Researchers frequently note the technical rigor of the data analysis and the utility of the Scanian Economic-demographic Database for scholars in the field.