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Rational Choice and Security Studies: Stephen Walt and His Critics (International Security Readers) Book

Formal theories and rational choice methods have become increasingly prominent in most social sciences in the past few decades. Proponents of formal theoretical approaches argue that these methods are more scientific and sophisticated than other approaches, and that formal methods have already generated significant theoretical progress. As more and more social scientists adopt formal theoretical approaches, critics have argued that these methods are flawed and that they should not become dominant in most social-science disciplines. Rational Choice and Security Studies presents opposing views on the merits of formal rational choice approaches as they have been applied in the subfield of international security studies. This volume includes Stephen Walt's article "Rigor or Rigor Mortis? Rational Choice and Security Studies," critical replies from prominent political scientists, and Walt's rejoinder to his critics. Walt argues that formal approaches have not led to creative new theoretical explanations, that they lack empirical support, and that they have contributed little to the analysis of important contemporary security problems. In their replies, proponents of rational choice approaches emphasize that formal methods are essential for achieving theoretical consistency and precision. Contributors: Bruce Bueno de Mesquita, Lisa L. Martin, James D. Morrow, Emerson M.S. Niou, Peter C. Ordeshook, Robert L. Powell, Stephen M. Walt, Frank C. Zagare.Read More

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  • 0262522756
  • 9780262522755
  • ME Brown
  • 1 September 2000
  • MIT Press
  • Paperback (Book)
  • 144
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