7 volumes: Matrix of Work - Materials on the History and Future of Work (German/English)

Following on from the rapidly developing global presentation of history, the IGZA has created timelines in recent years that show the developments in the most important dimensions and their links. The books „Matrix oh Work - Materials on the history and future of work“ (2023) are a detailed commentary on these timelines. They contain analyses, theses, tables and 1,100 graphics on the history and future of work.

They can be downloaded here free of charge.

Through a Dark Valley – On the Road to Prosperity and Freedom?! (German)

While the seven volumes of the materials primarily present the specific epochs of work, this abridged version aims to link the historically broad view more closely with the perspectives of the next 100 years. However, the focus here is also on correctly summarising the empirical evidence from the various research fields of archaeology, anthropology, economics, history and the social sciences - in particular the common thread of productivity development.

From the Ability to Wage War to the Ability to Wage Peace (German)

In the face of ongoing wars and new bloc confrontations, it seems that humanity cannot escape the scourge of war. The call for deterrence and 'war capability' dominates, with global military spending reaching new record levels.

In the book 'Von der Kriegs- zur Friedenstüchtigkeit' (From the Ability to Wage War to the Ability to Wage Peace), the IGZA presents a 'big picture' of the history and future of war and peace, with extensive empirical data, analyses and theses. The central realisation: peace in the 21st century is feasible - but only simultaneously with sustainability and prosperity for all.

Through a Dark Valley – On the Road to Prosperity and Freedom?! (English)

NEW ISSUE
July 2026

The book is aimed at the English-speaking community and provides a compact presentation of the core content of the seven volumes of the 'Matrix of Work' in around 500 pages with over 200 illustrations, focusing on the future of work. It is an extensively updated edition of the short version, particularly in the empirical section.

The book will be published Open Access with De Gruyter Brill and will be available as a printed book from 6 July.