TY - BOOK AU - Dehez, Pierre TI - Game theory for the social sciences: conflict, bargaining, cooperation and power T2 - Springer Series in Game Theory SN - 9783031582400 U1 - 519.3 PY - 2024/// CY - Cham PB - Springer KW - Game theory KW - Social sciences--Mathematical models N2 - This textbook introduces fundamental concepts of game theory and demonstrates its uses and application in the social sciences. Written in plain English and without overwhelming mathematical jargon, it serves as an invaluable resource for undergraduate students in economics, law, political sciences, and related social sciences. Starting from non-cooperative games and progressing to cooperative games, it explores a wide range of topics, including the analysis of zero-sum games, voting rules and their practical implications, and other applications of game theory. Uniquely, it emphasizes cooperative concepts and their normative applications, providing a fresh perspective. With "Game Theory for the Social Sciences", readers will be equipped with the analytical tools to analyze conflict resolution, bargaining strategies, cooperative decision-making, and the dynamics of power relationships. Through engaging examples drawn from real-world scenarios, readers will develop a solid understanding of how game theory can be applied to diverse fields in social sciences. (https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-3-031-58241-7) ER -