Change the World Without Taking Power

The Meaning of Revolution Today

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Change the World Without Taking Power

The Meaning of Revolution Today

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Change the World Without Taking Power: The Meaning of Revolution Today is a book by John Holloway that looks at the understanding of power as the central focal point of how to effect meaningful change. Holloway uses two definitions of power, 'power-over' and 'power-to' in order to understand the difference between power from authority, power over someone else, and the power to do something, the capacity for action. Holloway argues we should never simply assume the legitimacy of anything with 'power-over' someone else and goes as far as saying this is true for the state - we should not 'fetishise' the state to the extent of simply assuming its role, responsibilities, and authority.

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Pluto Press
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English
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296

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HM281

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OL29580025M
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changeworldwitho0000john
ISBN 13
9780745329185

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OL1395035W
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Q5071896
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"When we write or when we read, it is easy to forget that the beginning is not the word, but the scream."

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