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Power is an essentially contested concept. There is a range and diversity of interpretations of what is meant by power. This chapter will outline the main arguments from a variety of perspectives and identify their main elements.
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© 1999 Geoff Wilkinson and Margaret Miers
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Wilkinson, G. (1999). Theories of power. In: Wilkinson, G., Miers, M. (eds) Power and Nursing Practice. Sociology and Nursing Practice. Palgrave, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-349-14439-6_2
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