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  3. Coercive Power in Social Exchange
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Publisher:
Cambridge University Press
Online publication date:
July 2010
Print publication year:
1997
Online ISBN:
9780511570919
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.1017/CBO9780511570919
Subjects:
Social Theory, Philosophy of Social Science, Sociology
Series:
Studies in Rationality and Social Change
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Book description

This book describes the progression and results of a decade-long program of experimental research on power in social exchange relations. Exchange theorists have traditionally excluded punishment and coercion from the scope of their analyses; but Molm examines whether exchange theory can be expanded to include reward and coercive power. Working within the framework of Emerson's power-dependence theory, but also drawing on the decision theory concepts of strategic action and loss aversion, Molm develops and tests a theory that emphasizes the interdependence of reward and coercive power. Her work shows that they are fundamentally different, not only in their effects on behavior, but also in the structural incentive to use power and the risks of power use. When exchanges are negotiated and secured by the 'shadow of the future,' rather than by binding agreements, dependence both encourages and constrains the use of coercion.

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"The book represents a model of...disciplined theory construction." Karen S. Cook, American Journal of Sociology

"This fine book offers us strong science and particularly useful knowledge....it will be valuable for graduate students. It should be required reading for anyone interested in social exchange or power." Cecilia L. Ridgeway, Contemporary Sociology

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