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Three Faces of Power

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The author of this treatise identifies three broad types of power: threat power, economic power and integrative power. Threat power is defined as based on the power to destroy, and particularly important in political life. Economic power, the author believes, derives from the power to produce and exchange goods, and depends on the changing distribution of property ownership. The third concept, integrative power, is shown as resting on relationships such as love, respect, community and identity. The text argues that threat power should not be seen as fundamental, since it is not effective unless reinforced by economic and integrative power. The author provides a challenging perspective to the concept of power, and lays the groundwork for future debates.
Introduction The Nature of Power Power as a Social Structure The Objects of Power The Pathologies of Power Personal Destructive Power Personal Economic Power Personal Integrative Power The Dynamics of Personal Power Organizations for Destruction Economic Power in Organizations Organizations For Integrative Power The Dynamics of Organizational Power Power in Physical and Biological Evolution Power in Societal Evolution Power and the Future
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