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Explore the fundamentals of modern political study with Private Desires, Political Action by Michael Laver. Published by Sage Publications, this book provides an accessible overview of rational choice theory, one of the most significant approaches used to study politics in the contemporary world. Rather than offering a simple review of the entire field, Michael Laver focuses on how rational choice theory can be applied to analyze the political competition that shapes many aspects of daily life. The text is designed to guide readers through different levels of analysis, moving from the private desires of individuals to the broader social contexts in which people work to fulfill those desires. This book is an essential resource for students and readers interested in political science, offering a clear way to understand how individual motivations and social structures interact. By examining the problems and processes inherent in political competition, Laver provides a practical framework for understanding the mechanics of political life.

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Provides an accessible overview of rational choice theory for readers studying modern political science.

Analyzes political competition through the lens of individual private desires and motivations.

Explores the social context and how different environments affect the way people fulfill their goals.

Offers multiple levels of analysis to help readers understand complex political structures.

Authored by Michael Laver to help bridge the gap between theory and real-world political competition.

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Amazon UK
Release Date
28 February 1997
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05 February 2007

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