Perspectives on power : an inter-disciplinary approach / edited by Heather M. Morgan, Jernej Letnar Černič and Lindsay Milligan.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Morgan, Heather M.

Černič, Jernej Letnar.

Milligan, Lindsay.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Power (Social sciences).

Physical Description:

1 online resource (415 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Newcastle upon Tyne : Cambridge Scholars Pub., 2010.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Although 'power' can appear a vague term, the dichotomy between haves and have-nots, the desire to gain autonomy, and the dire consequences of subjugation, are three issues that resound across the arts and social sciences. In this book, postgraduate students from the constituent disciplines use the freedom of their positions as early-career researchers to boldly explore power relations. From a legal perspective, papers are included geared towards human rights issues and violations. Further, t...

Contents:

section 1. Power and (in)action : four analyses of "alternative" powers

section 2. The balance of power

section 3. Individual authority

section 4. Present/absent power

section 5. Empirical tests of power

section 6. Law vs. reality : the interaction of "powers that be."

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on metadata supplied by the publisher and other sources.

ISBN:

1-282-58535-5

9786612585357

1-4438-1889-5

OCLC:

816385207