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{{a|devil|}}Very closely related to Thomas Kuhn’s<ref>{{br|The Structure of Scientific Revolutions}}</ref> “[[paradigm]]”, Dr. {{author|Laurence J. Peter}}’s<ref>{{br|The Peter Principle: Why Things Always Go Wrong}}</ref> “[[hierarchy]]” and {{author|John Gall}}’s<ref>{{br|Systemantics: The Systems Bible}}.</ref> “[[system]]” a power structure is the self-organised structure that forms around a particular social purpose. | {{a|devil| | ||
[[File:Power structure.png|450px|thumb|center|A power structure, yesterday.]] | |||
}}Very closely related to Thomas Kuhn’s<ref>{{br|The Structure of Scientific Revolutions}}</ref> “[[paradigm]]”, Dr. {{author|Laurence J. Peter}}’s<ref>{{br|The Peter Principle: Why Things Always Go Wrong}}</ref> “[[hierarchy]]” and {{author|John Gall}}’s<ref>{{br|Systemantics: The Systems Bible}}.</ref> “[[system]]” a power structure is the self-organised structure that forms around a particular social purpose. | |||
This can be obvious and institutional, as with a political organisation, a [[corporation]] or the academy — but it can be small-time: a spontaneous self-organisation of like-minded souls around a common interest: a church choir, a cricket club, a student union — even a chat forum or a prevailing friend group. Indeed, all power structures start off as utterly informal coming together of people who share an interest. | This can be obvious and institutional, as with a political organisation, a [[corporation]] or the academy — but it can be small-time: a spontaneous self-organisation of like-minded souls around a common interest: a church choir, a cricket club, a student union — even a chat forum or a prevailing friend group. Indeed, all power structures start off as utterly informal coming together of people who share an interest. | ||