Experimental Social Dilemmas Contributor(s): Crott, Helmut W. (Editor), Wilke, Henk A. M. (Editor), Messick, Dave M. (Editor) |
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ISBN: 3820485740 ISBN-13: 9783820485745 Publisher: Peter Lang Gmbh, Internationaler Verlag Der W OUR PRICE: $61.70 Product Type: Paperback Published: December 1986 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Social Science | Sociology - General - Psychology | Industrial & Organizational Psychology |
Dewey: 302 |
LCCN: 86010307 |
Series: Medizin in Entwicklungslandern, |
Physical Information: 234 pages |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: Most of the papers on social dilemmas were presented at a conference on social dilemmas that was held at the University of Groningen in the spring of 1984. Social dilemmas are interpersonal situations that are characterized by a conflict between private and collective interest, i.e. in attempting to further their private interests, participants may end up worser off than if they had abandonned self-interest and worked for the good of the community. The chapters in this book describe efforts made by social psychologists, sociologists, and political scientists to advance our understanding of the psychological processes that influence people's behavior in social dilemmas. It is assumed that understanding of these processes can help our search for solutions. |