The monograph examines the work duties and research tasks related to the fields of vocational research and vocational education research. Both disciplines are based on the research and analysis of professional activities, their formation, development and changes in the future, which are analysed from the viewpoint of science and educational science. Jörg-Peter Pahl provides an overview of the central research aspects: historical development, modern professions, professional activities, vocational learning and studies. In a second step, he explains the connections between vocational science and educational science. 103664703