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Nuts and Bolts for the Social Sciences

Paperback • 1989

Nuts and Bolts for the Social Sciences

By Jon Elster

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<p>This book is intended as an introductory survey of the philosophy of the social sciences. It is essentially a work of exposition which offers a tool-box of mechanisms - nuts and bolts, cogs and wheels - that can be used to explain complex social phenomena. Within a brief compass, Jon Elster covers a vast range of topics. His point of departure is the conflict we all face between our desires and our opportunities. How can rational choice theory help us understand our motivation and behaviour?...Show more

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9780521376068

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1989

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Nuts and Bolts for the Social Sciences

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