Hubbard, William et al.: Historical Studies in MortalityBetween 1780 and 1920 mortality declined greatly and permanently in most areas of Europe, but the history of the decline is still incompletely known. Norway was one of the first countries to undergo this momentous change, and the Norwegian experience is the cornerstone of this collection of historical studies, which also draws on Finnish, Swedish, Dutch, and German examples. In addition, several of the essays focus on infant mortality, a central