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Published: 18.07.2004.
Language: English
Level: Secondary school
Literature: n/a
References: Not used
  • Essays 'The ability of Power ', 1.
  • Essays 'The ability of Power ', 2.
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The ability of power
Power is the ability to control or influence. The nature of power is that it is transitory, often dangerous and it incurs vulnerability and corruption. Powerplay is the manipulation and creation of power through the use of strategies and authority to achieve a certain goal at the expense of others. Within powerplay exists the group and individual struggles for predominance, control, honour, freedom, and idealism. These power struggles often have dire consequences. In today's society power is undoubtedly the key factor that dictates how certain events unfold, how people…

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