In defense of Parsons' power conception

In Parsons` opinion, power is generalized capacity to secure the performance of binding obligations by units in a system of collective organization when the obligations are legitimized with reference to their bearing on collective goals. Power is exercised within the context of norms. Norms are at t...

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Main Author: Antonić Slobodan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Serbian Sociological Association, Belgrade 2006-01-01
Series:Sociološki Pregled
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Online Access:http://scindeks-clanci.ceon.rs/data/pdf/0085-6320/2006/0085-63200601057A.pdf