Logic of Collective Action: Public Goods and the Theory of Groups - Softcover

Olson, Mancur

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0805201785 ISBN 13: 9780805201789

Publisher: Schocken Books Inc.,U.S., 1968

Synopsis

THIS EDITION HAS BEEN REPLACED BY A NEWER EDITION

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Review

There is now a considerable body of literature which attempts to apply economic analysis to political problems. In my opinion, Olson's is one of the most successful and provocative of these attempts. Olson's central insight is novel and illuminating to political scientists and he shows that by the use of it he can give familiar facts (about labor unions, farm organizations, and other interest groups) new meaning. I believe that his work is going to force the jettisoning of much of what has been said about interest groups and the revision of the rest. It should also have an influence on the many political scientists who work in the field of organization.--Edward C. Banfield, Henry Lee Shattuck Professor of Urban Government, Harvard University

From the Back Cover

'This superb little volume is worthy of the attention of all social scientists. it can lead to a healthy and challenging discussion and perhaps to a reappraisal of pressure groups in American society.Public Opinion Quarterly.

Edition details

• Publisher: Schocken Books Inc.,U.S.
• Publication date: 1968
• ISBN 10: 0805201785
• ISBN 13: 9780805201789
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 186