Political Games

by Macartan Humphreys

Overview

Forty-nine insights from the mathematical study of politics.

Political Games uses bold visuals and cases from contemporary politics to present forty-nine of the most compelling insights from game theory, illuminating the common logics underlying political problems. Each game is depicted graphically and accompanied by a concise explanation and technical notes. Collectively, these games reveal profound connections between seemingly disparate social situations, from figuring out when to send troops to the battlefield to strategizing on how to protect the environment.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780393263336
Publisher:	Norton, W. W. & Company, Inc.
Publication date:	09/02/2016
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	208
Product dimensions:	8.10(w) x 10.00(h) x 0.50(d)

About the Author

Macartan Humphreys (Ph.D. Harvard) is a Professor of Political Science at Columbia University where he teaches game theory, formal political theory, and the political economy of development. Recent work has appeared in the American Political Science Review, World Politics, and The Economic Journal. He has authored or coauthored books and articles on game theory and politics, ethnic politics, and natural resource management. His most recent book is Coethnicity: Diversity and the Dilemmas of Collective Action.