Rational Choice (2nd Ed., 2nd ed. 2015) Political Analysis Series
Langue : Anglais
Auteurs : Hindmoor Andrew, Taylor Brad
Assuming no prior knowledge, this widely-used and critically-acclaimed text provides a clear introduction to, and uniquely fair-minded assessment of, Rational Choice approaches. The substantially revised, updated and extended new edition includes more substantial coverage of game theory, collective action, 'revisionist' public choice, and the use of rational choice in International Relations.
1. Introduction.- 2. James M. Buchanan and Constitutional Political Economy.- 3. Anthony Downs and the Spatial Theory of Party Competition.- 4. William Riker and the Theory of Coalitions.- 5. Kenneth Arrow and Social Choice Theory.- 6. Mancur Olson and the Logic of Collective Action.- 7. Gordon Tullock, Rent Seeking, and Government Failure.- 8. Anthony Downs (again) and the Economics of Information and Voter Choice.- 9. Rational Choice Explanation.
Andrew Hindmoor is Professor of Politics at the University of Sheffield, UK.
Brad Taylor is Lecturer in Economics and Political Economy at the University of Southern Queensland, Australia.
Brad Taylor is Lecturer in Economics and Political Economy at the University of Southern Queensland, Australia.
A uniquely accessible and broadranging but thorough introduction
Provides a balanced assessment of Rational Choice approaches and their role and importance in modern political science
Covers key theorists in detail and extensive boxed inserts introduce key concepts and issues
Provides a balanced assessment of Rational Choice approaches and their role and importance in modern political science
Covers key theorists in detail and extensive boxed inserts introduce key concepts and issues
Date de parution : 07-2015
Ouvrage de 288 p.
15.5x23.5 cm
Retiré de la vente
Date de parution : 07-2015
Ouvrage de 288 p.
13.8x13.8 cm
Retiré de la vente
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