Research Professorship: Historical Social Sciences
Prof. Dr. Dr. hc. mult.
> Jürgen Kocka
Research Professor Historical Social Sciences 2007-2009.
The Research Professorship in Historical Social Sciences addressed
theoretical and methodological problems, engaging in research
projects and discussions at the interface between history and social
sciences such as sociology, political science, and economics. It
sought to clarify the relationship between history and the social
sciences and explores forms and opportunities for cooperation and
its limits. Problems were addressed that relate thematically to other
WZB research topics, for instance questions concerning work and the
labour market, civil society, as well as large
companies and groupings.