Coercion: Power Dynamics and Influence in Modern Governance

What is Coercion?

This book explores power dynamics and coercion mechanisms in political contexts, addressing ethical implications and strategic applications.

Why Read about Coercion in Political Science?

Understanding coercion is vital for comprehending power in politics. This book offers insights into coercive tactics shaping political outcomes, international relations, and personal freedoms. Readers will discover the methods of control and their profound societal impacts.

Chapters Overview:

1: Coercion: Introduces coercion's definitions and forms, laying the groundwork for exploration.

2: Power (Social and Political): Examines social and political power, exploring their intersection with coercion.

3: Extortion: Analyzes extortion as a coercive practice, its legal implications, and political use.

4: Duress in American Law: Explores duress in American law through case studies and legal precedents.

5: Blackmail: Investigates blackmail's mechanics, ethical dimensions, and political prevalence.

6: Intimidation: Discusses intimidation as a coercive tactic and its psychological impact in politics.

7: Duress in English Law: Compares duress treatment in English and American law, providing case examples.

8: Abusive Power and Control: Explores abusive power dynamics in relationships and resistance strategies.

9: Compellence: Examines compellence's strategic use in international relations as a coercive tool.

10: Coercion (International Relations): Delves into state coercion to influence others, with historical and contemporary examples.

11: Right of Self-Defense: Examines legal and moral justifications for self-defense against coercion.

12: Ultimatum: Analyzes the ultimatum as a coercive strategy in political negotiations.

13: Monopoly on Violence: Discusses the state's monopoly on violence and its role in political authority.

14: Coercive Monopoly: Investigates coercive monopolies, their formation, and impact on power dynamics.

15: Hobbs Act: Explores the Hobbs Act's role in addressing extortion and coercion.

16: Anarchist Law: Examines anarchist legal theories on coercion and authority.

17: Marital Coercion: Discusses coercion in marriages, its legal recognition, and protections.

18: Sextortion: Addresses the rise of sextortion, its mechanisms, and legal responses.

19: Reproductive Coercion: Explores how coercion impacts reproductive choices and rights.

20: Throffer: Analyzes throffers (threats and offers) in coercion and ethical debates.

21: Sexual Consent in Law: Examines sexual consent legal standards and how coercion complicates them.

How Will You Benefit?: This book answers key questions about coercion, offering insights beyond basic knowledge. It’s ideal for professionals, students, enthusiasts, and anyone seeking a deeper understanding of coercion in political science.