Rational Choice Theory: Advocacy and Critique

by James Samuel Coleman

Book Overview

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...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0803947615
• ISBN13: 9780803947610
• Release Date: August 1992
• Publisher: Sage Publications, Inc
• Length: 256 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.