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Rational choice theory : potential and limits / Lina Eriksson.
| Author/creator | Eriksson, Lina |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | Basingstoke : Palgrave Macmillan, 2011. |
| Description | xi, 284 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm. |
| Subjects |
| Series | Political analysis Political analysis (Palgrave Macmillan (Firm)) ^A612739 |
| Contents | Introduction -- What is rational choice theory? -- The self-interest assumption -- Culture, identity and symbols -- Individuals and institutions -- The use and misuse of models -- Equilibrium -- The micro-level mechanism -- Conclusion. |
| Abstract | "The heated debates about rational choice theory (RCT) in political science raise many issues but follow up on few of them.This book therefore discusses RCT's fundamental assumptions and methodology, the value and use of models, and the use of theories in science, enabling a more nuanced evaluation of both the theory's potential and limits." --Publisher's website. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (p. [267]-278) and index. |
| LCCN | 2011410595 |
| ISBN | 9780230545083 (hbk.) |
| ISBN | 0230545084 (hbk.) |
| ISBN | 9780230545090 (pbk.) |
| ISBN | 0230545092 (pbk.) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | HM495 .E75 2011 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |