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 thetheory's potential and limits. LINA ERIKSSON Lecturer in Philosophy at Flinders University, Australia. INDICE: Introduction - What is Rational Choice Theory? - The Self-InterestAssumption - Culture, Identity and Symbols - Individuals and Institutions - The Use and Misuse of Models - Equilibrium - The Micro-Level Mechanism - Conclusion -
- ISBN: 978-0-230-54509-0
- Editorial: Palgrave MacM
- Encuadernacion: Rústica
- Páginas: 296
- Fecha Publicación: 28/10/2011
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés