Pathologies of Rational Choice Theory A Critique of Applications in Political Science

Donald P Green, Ian Shapiro

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A critical evaluation of the use of rational choice theory in political science. In this text, the authors assess this theory where it is believed to be most useful: the study of collective action, the behaviour of political parties, and phenomena such as voting cycles and prisoners' dilemmas.

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Book information

ISBN:	9780300059144
Publisher:	Yale University Press
Imprint:	Yale University Press
Pub date:	01 Nov 1994
DEWEY:	320.011
DEWEY edition:	20
Language:	English
Number of pages:	239
Weight:	500g
Height:	160mm
Width:	242mm
Spine width:	24mm