hallenge or opposition to a new order. Often the land was sold to the Company for a price far below its worth. The inherent value of the mountaineer's land went unknowing to them while the Association who knew full well of the highly valued mineral-rich soil, took advantage of the situation and bought it for very little. If this 'acquisition' of land were studied using only the first dimension of power, the Company would be comparable to A who's power is defined by its higher ratio of 'successes' over B's 'defeats'". One would recognize that the Company demonstrated observable control and influence over the Appalachian people but would be justified in their actions. The lack of challenge on the mountaineer's (or B's) part would be seen as an expression of consensus to the take-over of their land. Since few grievances were expressed it would be assumed that the issue was not of enough importance to the people who therefore did not organize to put forward any alternatives. The Association had the initiative to propose issues and contribute to decision making while the Middlesborough citizens were apathetic to what was going on. The Company's 'successes' in decision making enhanced their power, legitimizing them as more fit to rule. Limiting yourself to this analyses would dismiss many factors that led to the quiescence of the mountain people, and would prevent a deeper understanding of this case. Using Luke's second dimension of power, the non- challenge to the land-takeover would not be viewed as apathy on the part of the ...
