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The 'Velvet Revolution' and the Limits of Rational Choice Models
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Abstract Examines the limitations of two rational choice models in explaining the Velvet Revolution in the former Czechoslovakia, based in part on 1992/93 interviews with former student leaders & civic forum activists. Two important conclusions are reached: (1) In nonviolent revolutions such as that in Czech... mehr
Examines the limitations of two rational choice models in explaining the Velvet Revolution in the former Czechoslovakia, based in part on 1992/93 interviews with former student leaders & civic forum activists. Two important conclusions are reached: (1) In nonviolent revolutions such as that in Czechoslovakia, the main collective action problem for political entrepreneurs is communication, rather than collective incentives. (2) Rationalist models need to take into account the time factor, because the utility of participating in a revolution can vary over time.... weniger
Klassifikation
politische Willensbildung, politische Soziologie, politische Kultur
Freie Schlagwörter
Rational Choice; Czechoslovakia; Social Revolution; Collective Action; Communication; Youth Movements; Social Participation
Sprache Dokument
Englisch
Publikationsjahr
1999
Seitenangabe
S. 23-36
Zeitschriftentitel
Sociologický časopis / Czech Sociological Review, 7 (1999) 1
Status
Veröffentlichungsversion; begutachtet
Lizenz
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