Creating political websites: Balancing complexity & usability

Article Abstract:

A series of four different experiments is reported comparing a simpler and more easily navigable website to a more complex and interactive website with an aim to provide information about how to create political websites that are usable, engaging, and educational. Results suggest that simpler, more navigable websites are preferred to more interactive websites with web tools.

Evaluation, Design and construction, Company Web site/Web page, Web sites (World Wide Web), Web sites, Interactive computer systems, Interactive media, Interactive technology

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Max Weber's 'Ancient Judaism'

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This article focuses on the methods employed by Max Weber to analyze Ancient Israeli society. Topics discussed include the difference between sociological description and reconstruction, the ability of the sociologist to accurately assess an historical social condition, and Weber's use of the interrogation method to understand a social text.

Analysis, Old Testament scholars, Judaism, Weber, Max (German sociologist)

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Why systems?

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This article examines the place of systems theory and philosophies of control in modern society. The relationship between communication and control is addressed, as well the philosophers who have contributed to systems theory.

Critical Essay, Systems theory, Autopoiesis

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