Lest we forget: The European field study tradition and the issue of conditions of work in CSCW research

Abstract

The paper intends to direct attention to the rich and variegated European field study tradition. Focusing on the Francophone ergonomic tradition and especially the German studies of work and working conditions, both based on in-depth field studies in ordinary work settings, the paper attempts to situate these traditions vis-à-vis the research program of CSCW.