Primitive Games

by James A Schellenberg

Overview

This book shows how primitive games relate to the broader framework of the theory of games and provides a general discussion of the different types of primitive games. It deals with applications of primitive games to particular areas of social research.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780367299712
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	10/31/2024
Pages:	278
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x (d)

About the Author

James A. Schellenberg

Table of Contents

Preface — Theory — The Promise of Game Theory — Critical Problems in the Theory of Games — A Primitive Alternative — Pure Conflict and No-Conflict Primitive Games — Mixed-Motive Primitive Games — Applications — Eat Your Spinach!* — The Bargaining Problem* — Send the Marines! — Dilemmas of Diplomacy — Primitive Games and the Real World — 2 x 2 Primitive Games — A Measure of Conflict of Interest — If Not a Free Lunch, Then Perhaps an Extra Dessert — Primitive Games with Preference Ranks Added