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Exchange, Network, and Rational Choice Theories
Sociological Theory

Chapter 12 Chapter Outline


  1. Exchange Theory
    1. Behaviorism
    2. Rational Choice Theory
    3. Biographical Sketch: George Caspar Homans
    4. The Exchange Theory of George Homans
    5. Biographical Sketch: Peter M. Blau
    6. Peter Blau's Exchange Theory
    7. The Work of Richard Emerson and His Disciples
    8. Biographical Sketch: Richard Emerson
  2. Network Theory
  3. Network Exchange Theory
    1. Structural Power
    2. Strong and Weak Power Structures
  4. Rational Choice Theory
    1. Biographical Sketch: James Coleman
    2. Foundations of Social Theory
  5. Summary




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