Rational Choice Theory: Potential and Limits

By Lina Eriksson

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 the theory's potential and limits.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0230545084
• ISBN13: 9780230545083
• Release Date: October 2011
• Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
• Length: 296 Pages
• Weight: 0.97 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 5.7" x 8.6"