Explaining social behavior : more nuts and bolts for the social sciences / Jon Elster.
| Author/creator | Elster, Jon, 1940- author. |
| Format | Book |
| Edition | Revised edition. |
| Publication | Cambridge, United Kingdom : Cambridge University Press, 2015. |
| Copyright Date | ©2015 |
| Description | x, 505 pages ; 23 cm |
| Subjects |
| Contents | I. Explanation and mechanisms : Explanation -- Mechanisms -- Interpretation -- II. The mind : Motivations -- Self-interest and altruism -- Myopia and foresight -- Beliefs -- Emotions -- Transmutations -- III. Actions : Constraints: opportunities and abilities -- Reinforcement and selection -- Persons and situations -- Rational choice -- Rationality and behavior -- Responding to irrationality -- Implications for textual interpretation -- IV. Interaction : Unintended consequences -- Strategic interaction -- Games and behavior -- Trust -- Social norms -- Collective belief formation -- Collective action -- Collective decision making -- Institutions and constitutions -- Conclusion : Is social science possible? |
| Abstract | This comprehensive theoretical overview of the social sciences covers social-scientific explanation, the social mind, social action, and forms of social interaction. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| LCCN | 2015008862 |
| ISBN | 9781107071186 hardcover |
| ISBN | 1107071186 hardcover |
| ISBN | 9781107416413 paperback |
| ISBN | 1107416418 paperback |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | H61 .E434 2015 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |