Rational Choice Theory: Advocacy and Critique (Key Issues in Sociological Theory)

by James Samuel Coleman

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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 show more to both macro and micro level social issues. show less

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Sociology, Anthropology, Nonfiction, Philosophy
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301.01Society, government, & cultureSocial sciences, sociology & anthropologySociology and anthropologystandard subdivisions of sociology and/or anthropologyPhilosophy and theory
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