Michael SukYoung Chwe

Rational Ritual: Culture, Coordination, and Common Knowledge (New in Paperback)

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ISBN 13:: 9780691158280
author:: Michael SukYoung Chwe
format:: Paperback
publisher:: Princeton University Press
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2013
Pages:: 152
Dimensions:: 5.40 (w) x 8.40 (h) x 0.60 (d)
Genre:: Social Sciences - General & Miscellaneous, Political Theory & Ideology, Psychology - Theory, History & Research, Major Branches of Philosophical Study, Sociology, Socio-Cultural Anthropology
Condition:: New
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Rational Ritual Culture, Coordination, and Common Knowledge by Michael Suk-Young Chwe is a thought-provoking analysis of how rituals across history and cultures create common knowledge among participants. By applying game theory to the study of public ceremonies, Chwe reveals that these events are not just about transmitting meaning from a central source, but also about establishing shared understanding among audience members. This insight has significant implications for our understanding of cultural practices, including formal inaugurations and other rituals. Chwe's rational-choice argument shows how diverse cultural practices can be explained by the same underlying principles of coordination and common knowledge. The result is a nuanced exploration of the complex relationship between rationality and culture. By examining a range of rituals and ceremonies, Chwe sheds new light on the ways in which public events shape our understanding of ourselves and others. This book offers a fresh perspective on the role of ritual in shaping human behavior and social norms.

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