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9780803947627

Rational Choice Theory

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  • ISBN13:

    9780803947627

  • ISBN10:

    0803947623

  • Format: Paperback
  • Copyright: 1992-08-01
  • Publisher: Sage Pubns
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Summary

Rational Choice Theory is one of the few general theories of how individuals, groups, organizations and social structures behave - its impact on sociological theorizing has been enormous.In this volume, advocates and critics present their views of the values and limitations of rational choice theory. Whether supporter or sceptic, sociologists and other social scientists will find themselves immersed in a creative discussion of the merits and difficulties of the model and its applicability to both macro and micro level social issues.

Table of Contents

Introduction
Themes of Advocacy
The Method of Decreasing Abstraction
The Role of Models of Purposive Action in Sociology
Rational Choice as a Principle
The Case of Elementary Theory
The Attainment of Global Order in Heterogeneous Societies
Critical Perspectives
Rationality and Emotion
Homage to Norbert Elias Rationality and Robustness in Multilevel Systems
Rational Choice Theory
A Critical Assessment of Its Explanatory Power
Rational Choice: Pro and Con
The Limits of Rational Choice Explanation
Is Rational Choice Theory a Rational Choice Theory?
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