What is the power?       - Definition                    Every scholar has his own definition, which implies power is utmost           complicated concept since humans formed society.           Focus on Max Weber's definition and Frederickson's definition.          Compare the similar concept: Influence, Authority, Right                    and Force, Energy in physics               They are often interchangeably used in written laws and                in different countries, cultures, situations.         - Two approaches: Substance/ Relationship               - What are the characteristics of Power?          Exhaustible                        *Consider that the word 'power' has the same roots with the word              'potential', which implies that it is in itself exhaustible.              On the other hand, your right is still there, whether or not it is                exercised. What does this mean?          physical violence legitimized by law            Discuss the characteristics of Power including above two.            Deeper analyses will be published in free board as a reading             material after presentation. 'Power and Right' in pdf format How to use the power?          As the power is exhaustible,          if the ruler exercises power excessively, what will happen?                  -->   Necessity of maintenance, reproduction and extension           : 'Efficient exercise of  Power' issue and             Symbol manipulation: Miranda & Credenda  :                refer to http://www.mskright.com/discussion0208.htm * Area of Political Science