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- This is the first comprehensive critical evaluation of the use of rational choice explanations in political science. Writing in an accessible and nontechnical style, Donald P. Green and Ian Shapiro assess rational choice theory where it is reputed to be most successful: the study of collective action, the behavior of political parties and politicians, and such phenomena as voting cycles and Prisoner's Dilemmas. In their hard-hitting critique, Green and Shapiro demonstrate that the much-heralded achievements of rational choice theory are in fact deeply suspect and that fundamental rethinking is needed if rational choice theorists are to contribute to the understanding of politics. Green and Shapiro show that empirical tests of rational choice theories are marred by a series of methodological defects. These defects flow from the characteristic rational choice impulse to defend universal theories of politics. As a result, many tests are so poorly conducted as to be irrelevant to evaluating rational choice models. Tests that are properly conducted either tend to undermine rational choice theories or to lend support for propositions that are banal. Green and Shapiro offer numerous suggestions as to how rational choice propositions might be reformulated as parts of testable hypotheses for the study of politics. In a final chapter they anticipate and respond to a variety of rational choice counterarguments, thereby initiating a dialogue that is bound to continue for some time
- Language
- eng
- Extent
- 1 online resource (xi, 239 pages
- Label
- Pathologies of rational choice theory : a critique of applications in political science
- Title
- Pathologies of rational choice theory
- Title remainder
- a critique of applications in political science
- Statement of responsibility
- Donald P. Green, Ian Shapiro
- Language
- eng
- Summary
- This is the first comprehensive critical evaluation of the use of rational choice explanations in political science. Writing in an accessible and nontechnical style, Donald P. Green and Ian Shapiro assess rational choice theory where it is reputed to be most successful: the study of collective action, the behavior of political parties and politicians, and such phenomena as voting cycles and Prisoner's Dilemmas. In their hard-hitting critique, Green and Shapiro demonstrate that the much-heralded achievements of rational choice theory are in fact deeply suspect and that fundamental rethinking is needed if rational choice theorists are to contribute to the understanding of politics. Green and Shapiro show that empirical tests of rational choice theories are marred by a series of methodological defects. These defects flow from the characteristic rational choice impulse to defend universal theories of politics. As a result, many tests are so poorly conducted as to be irrelevant to evaluating rational choice models. Tests that are properly conducted either tend to undermine rational choice theories or to lend support for propositions that are banal. Green and Shapiro offer numerous suggestions as to how rational choice propositions might be reformulated as parts of testable hypotheses for the study of politics. In a final chapter they anticipate and respond to a variety of rational choice counterarguments, thereby initiating a dialogue that is bound to continue for some time
- Cataloging source
- DLC
- http://library.link/vocab/creatorDate
- 1961-
- http://library.link/vocab/creatorName
- Green, Donald P.
- Dewey number
- 320/.01/1
- Illustrations
- illustrations
- Index
- index present
- LC call number
- JA73
- LC item number
- .G74 1994
- Literary form
- non fiction
- Nature of contents
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- dictionaries
- bibliography
- http://library.link/vocab/relatedWorkOrContributorName
- Shapiro, Ian
- http://library.link/vocab/subjectName
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- Rational choice theory
- Political science
- Política
- Rationele keuze
- Politieke wetenschappen
- Choix rationnels, Théorie des
- Science politique
- Rationalité
- Science politique
- Choix rationnels, Théorie des
- Décision politique
- Label
- Pathologies of rational choice theory : a critique of applications in political science, Donald P. Green, Ian Shapiro
- Bibliography note
- Includes bibliographical references (p. 205-232) and index
- Extent
- 1 online resource (xi, 239 pages
- Form of item
- online
- Other physical details
- illustrations)
- Specific material designation
- remote
- System control number
- (OCoLC)1036805411
- Label
- Pathologies of rational choice theory : a critique of applications in political science, Donald P. Green, Ian Shapiro
- Bibliography note
- Includes bibliographical references (p. 205-232) and index
- Extent
- 1 online resource (xi, 239 pages
- Form of item
- online
- Other physical details
- illustrations)
- Specific material designation
- remote
- System control number
- (OCoLC)1036805411
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