Outputs (12)

The agitator “theory” of strikes re-evaluated (2006)
Journal Article

This article re-evaluates the so-called 'agitator theory' of strikes, the popular (often media-induced) notion that industrial militancy is the work of a few hard-core militant shop stewards and/or left-wing political 'agitators.' It suggests that wh... Read More about The agitator “theory” of strikes re-evaluated.

Teaching the evaluation of web usability (2006)
Presentation / Conference Contribution

This paper describes the design and use of a simple method for comparative website evaluation that has been used for the purposes of teaching web design to University students. The method can be learnt within two hours by a novice user or typical cu... Read More about Teaching the evaluation of web usability.

Web accessibility: a digital divide for disabled people? (2006)
Book Chapter

The focus of this paper is Web accessibility for disabled people. Much of the Web remains inaccessible or difficult to access by people across a spectrum of disabilities and this may have serious implications for the potential use of the Web for incr... Read More about Web accessibility: a digital divide for disabled people?.

The Premier League: European Commission broadcasting negotiations (2006)
Journal Article

This intervention analyses the new arrangements for the sale of live television rights to FA Premier League (FAPL) games. The new procedures have been produced as a result of ongoing discussions between the FAPL and the European Commission. To ensure... Read More about The Premier League: European Commission broadcasting negotiations.

Obligatory liability insurance for new trade groups in Polish insurance market (2006)
Book Chapter

Catastrophic risks (2006)
Book Chapter

Liability for professional athletes' injuries: a comparative analysis of where the risk lies (2006)
Journal Article

Over the past 20 years, there has been an unprecedented increase in sports labour migration, international competition and litigation arising from sports injuries. As athletes move between jurisdictions and play abroad more frequently, the legal norm... Read More about Liability for professional athletes' injuries: a comparative analysis of where the risk lies.

We like… cultural traits in cyberculture (2006)
Book Chapter

In search of an integrative vision for technology: interdisciplinary studies in information systems (2006)
Book

Peer-to-peer communication between students to facilitate placements (2006)
Presentation / Conference Contribution

This paper explores the use of a discussion board to facilitate discussion between students on placement and seeking placements. Evidence is presented that this peer to peer communication can alleviate some of the obstacles to students either seekin... Read More about Peer-to-peer communication between students to facilitate placements.

In defence of the alterfactual in historical analysis (2006)
Journal Article

Revolutionary syndicalist opposition to the First World War: An international comparative reassessment (2006)
Journal Article

It has been argued that support for the First World War by the important French syndicalist organisation, the Confédération Générale du Travail (CGT) has tended to obscure the fact that other national syndicalist organisations remained faithful to th... Read More about Revolutionary syndicalist opposition to the First World War: An international comparative reassessment.