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Dowding, Keith M.,

Rational choice and political power / Keith M. Dowding. - 1 online resource

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Front cover; Title Page; Copyright Page; Dedication; Table of Contents; List of Figures; Preface; Introduction to the New Edition; Part I: The Original Text; 1. Introduction; 2. Rational Choice and a Theory of Action; 3. Preferences and Objective Interests; 4. Political Power and Bargaining Theory; 5. Collective Action and Dimensions of Power; 6. State Power Structures; 7. Preference Formation, Social Location and Ideology; 8. Conclusions; Part II: Postscript; 9. Some Further Thoughts on Power; 10. The Nature of the Exercise; Endnotes; Bibliography; Index; Back cover

First time published in paperback and online and featuring a new Introduction and two new chapters this classic text explains how collective action problems underlie power inequalities and extensively engages with a body of new literature.

ISBN: 9781529206340 1529206340 9781529206357 1529206359 9781529206364 1529206367 9781529206371 1529206375

Source: 22573/ctvkptzpt JSTOR

Nat. Bib. No.: GBB9C2527 bnb

Nat. Bib. Agency Control No.: 019464172 Uk

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Power (Social sciences)
Decision making.
Decision Making
Pouvoir (Sciences sociales)
Prise de d�ecision.
decision making.
POLITICAL SCIENCE--History & Theory.
Decision making
Power (Social sciences)

LC Class. No.: JC330

Dewey Class. No.: 303.3/3