Rational Choice and Social Exchange : A Critique of Exchange Theory (Paperback)

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.