Rational Man and Irrational Society?: An Introduction and Sourcebook - Couverture rigide

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 080391850X ISBN 13 : 9780803918504

Editeur : SAGE Publications Inc, 1982

Synopsis

The Prisoner′s Dilemma and Kenneth Arrow′s General Possibility Theorem, are two of the most simple, yet far-reaching concepts in social science. The first captures in an easily understood paradox how individually rational acts that benefit individual people can combine to produce a result that is of less benefit to everyone. The Arrow Theorem shows that there is no formula for ranking the preferences of many people into a rational aggregate. This book is a collection of the best work done on these two ideas. It is an ideal introduction for students or sourcebook for professionals.

`...it presents the traditional works addressing the problems of rationality in social and political theory...the anthology represents a much needed collection of essays on the important theme of rationality in society.′ -- Queen′s Quarterly, Vol 91 No 2, 1985

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: SAGE Publications Inc
• Date d'édition: 1982
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 080391850X
• ISBN 13: 9780803918504
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 400
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible