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Performing Power by Marcus Morgan is a compelling investigation into the performative dimensions of power across social, political, and institutional contexts. Rather than treating power as a hidden force, Morgan demonstrates how power operates through visible performances, rituals, and carefully orchestrated displays.
The book examines how individuals, organizations, and states use performance as a tool to establish legitimacy, control narratives, and shape behavior. Through diverse case studies and theoretical frameworks, Morgan reveals the theatrical nature of everyday power relations, from boardroom meetings to political rallies. He explores how performance both reflects and constitutes power structures, showing that understanding power requires attention to its performative dimensions.
Essential reading for students of sociology, political science, cultural studies, and organizational behavior, this work challenges conventional understandings of power and offers new insights into how societies function through calculated performances and staged authenticity.
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