Steven Jaynes, Karen Nicol

New Zealand Journal of Industrial Relations. An Annotated Index of Volumes 1-17 1976-1992

Introduction

New zealand journal of industrial relations. An annotated index of volumes 1-17 1976-1992. Explore an annotated index of the New Zealand Journal of Industrial Relations, covering volumes 1-17 from 1976-1992. A valuable research resource.

Abstract

By the end of 1992 the New Zealand Journal of Industrial Relations had reached its seventeenth year of issue. The decision was made to produce an index up to that point rather than wait for the twentieth year largely because of the enthusiastic response to the new index produced in 1992 for its Australian counterpart, the Journal of Industrial Relations.

Review

This submission to the New Zealand Journal of Industrial Relations is not a traditional research article, but rather a vital bibliographic tool: an annotated index covering the journal's first seventeen volumes, spanning the years 1976 to 1992. The decision to publish this index at this juncture, rather than adhering to a more conventional two-decade milestone, is notable. It appears to have been spurred by the successful reception of a similar index for its Australian counterpart, the Journal of Industrial Relations, highlighting a recognized need within the industrial relations academic community for improved navigability of established scholarship. The creation of such an index significantly enhances the accessibility and utility of the substantial body of research published in the New Zealand Journal of Industrial Relations over nearly two decades. For scholars, students, and practitioners in industrial relations, an annotated index serves as an invaluable gateway to specific articles, themes, authors, and methodologies. It drastically reduces the time and effort required to locate relevant historical contributions, thereby facilitating literature reviews, comparative studies, and an understanding of the evolution of industrial relations discourse in New Zealand. In essence, this annotated index is a foundational contribution to the field, making the rich historical content of the journal far more discoverable and readily usable. While not presenting new research findings itself, its impact on future scholarship is profound, ensuring that the insights and discussions contained within the journal's early volumes remain vibrant and accessible resources. This initiative sets a commendable precedent for regularly archiving and cataloging intellectual output, underscoring the importance of not only publishing new knowledge but also systematically organizing existing knowledge for optimal impact.

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