Jon Elster

Explaining Social Behavior

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ISBN 13:
9781107416413
author:
Jon Elster
format:
Paperback
publisher:
Cambridge University Press
language:
English
Publication Year:
2015
Pages:
516
Dimensions:
15.2 x 2.6 x 22.8 cm
Genre:
Society, Politics & Philosophy, Government & Politics, Political Science & Ideology
Condition:
New
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£41.21

Description

Jon Elster's Explaining Social Behavior offers a comprehensive overview of key explanatory mechanisms in the social sciences. The author proposes choice as the central concept, drawing on numerous case studies and experiments to explore explanation in the field. The book examines mental states such as beliefs, desires, and emotions that precede action, and compares rational-choice models with alternative accounts. It also reviews mechanisms of social interaction, from strategic behavior to collective decision making. A new chapter explores classical moralists and Proust, while a conclusion highlights pitfalls in current approaches and proposes guidelines for more robust procedures. This revised edition provides an extensive revision throughout, offering valuable insights into the nature of social behavior and the methods used to study it.

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