Rational choice and social exchange : a critique of exchange theory
This 1976 book provides a systematic exposition of the principle components of exchange theory, and goes on to give a critique of these theories, paying particular attention to the success of their empirical applications. It concludes that exchange theory has an important part to play in the development of social science.
ix, 194 p : il. ; 24 cm.
9780521211321, 9780521290531, 0521211328, 0521290538
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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.