What does practice theory and practice-based studies have to offer working life
studies? This is the seminal question this special issue poses. In seven articles,
researchers with an affiliation to Nordic working life studies and with a background
in practice theory illustrate and reflect on how practice theoretical approaches
can help working life studies in better understanding work practices and the material,
technological, economic, organizational, and societal conditions that shape and are
shaped by these practices. In addition, this issue contains three reviews of recent practice
theoretical volumes that strive to theorize (work) practices and assess the merits of
practice theoretical perspectives.
