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UNINA9910464593903321 |
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Titolo |
Perspectives on power [[electronic resource] ] : an inter-disciplinary approach / / edited by Heather M. Morgan, Jernej Letnar Černič and Lindsay Milligan |
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Pubbl/distr/stampa |
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Newcastle upon Tyne, : Cambridge Scholars Pub., 2010 |
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ISBN |
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1-282-58535-5 |
9786612585357 |
1-4438-1889-5 |
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Descrizione fisica |
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1 online resource (415 p.) |
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Altri autori (Persone) |
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MorganHeather M |
ČerničJernej Letnar |
MilliganLindsay |
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Disciplina |
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Soggetti |
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Power (Social sciences) |
Electronic books. |
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Formato |
Materiale a stampa |
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Livello bibliografico |
Monografia |
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Note generali |
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Description based upon print version of record. |
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Nota di bibliografia |
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Includes bibliographical references and index. |
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Nota di contenuto |
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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." |
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Sommario/riassunto |
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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... |
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