Rational choice theory and religion: summary and assessment
Éditeur :
Taylor & Francis Ltd
ISBN :
9780415911924
Date de publication :
24 déc. 1996
Dimensions :
22,9 x 15,2 cm
Poids :
650 g
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
Grande Bretagne
This volume gathers together a collection of essays applying the theory of rational choice - the theory that each individual will choose to maximize gain and minimize cost - to the study of religion. The essays address the issue of why it is that individuals are drawn to a religion.