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Rational Choice and Social Exchange: A Critique of Exchange Theory
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The pure theory of rational choice and rational choice theory applied in the theory of groups as mentioned in this paper have been studied in a wide range of contexts. But the main focus of this paper is on the relation between rational choice, price theory, and collective action.Abstract:
Preface 1. Introduction Part I: 2. The pure theory of rational choice 3. Exchange and power in social life 4. The logic of collective action 5. The social psychology of exchange 7. Emergent processed Part II: 8. Rational choice revisited 9. Rational choice theory applied 10. Exchange and power again 11. The theory of price 12. Problems in the theory of groups 13. Rights, deserts and need 14. Gifts, favours and donations 15. Social norms - final and efficient causes 16. Conclusions Bibliography Index.read more
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