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Power Dynamics, Knowledge Production and Social Location: The Role of the Field Instructor

Power Dynamics, Knowledge Production and Social Location: The Role of the Field Instructor

From: Transforming the Field

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Power in Nature

Power in Nature

From Mitochondria to Emotion and Deception

From: Power

In this chapter, the author takes a look at some of the powers that arose in living things long before humans emerged. 46 $4.60 Add
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Power in the Anthropocene

Power in the Anthropocene

The Wonderful World of Fossil Fuels

From: Power

This chapter details forms of fossil fuel power such as coal, oil, and gas. Heinberg suggests that through the development and exercise of these fossil fuel powers, we have changed not only the … 46 $4.60 Add
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Power in the Holocene

Power in the Holocene

The Rise of Social Inequality

From: Power

In this chapter, Heinberg explores physical as well as social power, as well as the ways in which humans have obtained power over each other, including warfare, predation, the wealth pump, state … 67 $6.70 Add
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Power in the Pleistocene

Power in the Pleistocene

On Spears, Fires, Furs, Words, and Flutes - And Why Men Are Such Power-Hogs

From: Power

This chapter describes prehistoric forms of human power, including stone tools, fire, animal skins, and language. 43 $4.30 Add
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Power-over

Power-over

From: Are We Done Fighting?

This chapter starts with a look at the assumed relationship between power and violence, and introduces and dissects a concept called power-over. Power-over is rooted in violence or punishment, … 12 $1.20 Add
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Power Protects Itself
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Power Protects Itself

Part 1. Who Gets to Lead?

From: Women Winning Office

In Power Protects Itself Nash explores some of the many barriers women face when entering politics. A few of the barriers examined in the chapter include systemic biases, Westminster … 6 $0.60 Add
Power Shift

Power Shift

The Longest Revolution

Bestselling author, journalist, and human rights activist Sally Armstrong argues that humankind requires the equal status of women and girls. The facts are indisputable. When women get even a bit … 330 View
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Power to Those Who Have It!

Power to Those Who Have It!

Phillip Gourevitch

From: Rwanda and the New Scramble for Africa

In Chapter 9, Philpot explores the notion of the chosen “good” chiefs who the Europeans used during their imperial and colonial pursuits in Africa. Philpot discusses two African … 11 $1.10 Add
Power Trap

Power Trap

How fear and loathing between New Democrats and Liberals keep Stephen Harper in power--and what can be done about it

In 2011 the Harper Conservatives won a majority government with a minority of votes. If the opposition parties were willing to work together, they would have an excellent chance of defeating the … 296 View
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Power-with and Power-from-within

Power-with and Power-from-within

From: Are We Done Fighting?

The author describes characteristics of power-with, and offers tips on how it can be recognized and developed in different contexts. The chapter concludes with the introduction of a third type of … 14 $1.40 Add
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Powerful Beginnings: Building a Community

Powerful Beginnings: Building a Community

From: Catch the Fire

Readings in section 2 of this title provides a guide for structuring community programs for success and how to integrate the arts into these programs. This reading explores the initial stages of … ; 26 $2.60 Add
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Powerless and Powerful Identities

Powerless and Powerful Identities

Hegemony and Supreme Power

From: The Power Manual

Powerless and Powerful Identities, explores the space between Gramsci’s hegemony, the idea that the very acceptance of power as dominance renders one powerless, and the philosophy of … 11 $1.10 Add
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Powers

Powers

From: Law of Trusts, 3/e

Introduces the concept of powers generally, and specifically discusses powers of appointment. 15 $1.50 Add
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Powers of Detention

Powers of Detention

From: Detention and Arrest 2/e

Deals with common law and statutory powers of detention. ; 55 $5.50 Add
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Practising Indigenous Feminism

Practising Indigenous Feminism

Resistance to Imperialism

From: Making Space For Indigenous Feminism

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