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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... view more
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.... view less
Classification
Political Process, Elections, Political Sociology, Political Culture
Free Keywords
Rational Choice; Czechoslovakia; Social Revolution; Collective Action; Communication; Youth Movements; Social Participation
Document language
English
Publication Year
1999
Page/Pages
p. 23-36
Journal
Sociologický časopis / Czech Sociological Review, 7 (1999) 1
Status
Published Version; reviewed
Licence
Deposit Licence - No Redistribution, No Modifications