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What are some difficulties that arise when the behavior of an individual actor is projected to societies as a whole?
What are some difficulties that arise when the behavior of an individual actor is projected to societies as a whole?
Projection of individual behavior to societies as a whole can lead to problems when using narrowly defined models to predict and explain the behavior of real individuals in complex situations.
What aspects have rational-choice theorists emphasized to overcome the problems of projecting individual behavior to societies as a whole?
What aspects have rational-choice theorists emphasized to overcome the problems of projecting individual behavior to societies as a whole?
Rational-choice theorists have begun to emphasize culture, history, and institutions as the context in which choice occurs.
Who successfully implanted a formulation of system in political science, influenced by systems analysts in the natural and social sciences?
Who successfully implanted a formulation of system in political science, influenced by systems analysts in the natural and social sciences?
David Easton successfully implanted a formulation of system in political science.
When did Gabriel Almond apply a simple typology to national political systems?
When did Gabriel Almond apply a simple typology to national political systems?
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What concepts did Almond turn to in his new formulation, utilizing the political system as a base?
What concepts did Almond turn to in his new formulation, utilizing the political system as a base?
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What did Almond's formulation focus on, in contrast to grand theory, directing attention to middle-range concerns?
What did Almond's formulation focus on, in contrast to grand theory, directing attention to middle-range concerns?
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What influenced Almond's formulation, leading it to turn away from grand theory and focus on middle-range concerns?
What influenced Almond's formulation, leading it to turn away from grand theory and focus on middle-range concerns?
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What did Almond's work trace in terms of the use of system in his research?
What did Almond's work trace in terms of the use of system in his research?
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In what ways did Almond's work exert more impact upon comparative politics?
In what ways did Almond's work exert more impact upon comparative politics?
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How did Almond's work parallel the Eastonian movement?
How did Almond's work parallel the Eastonian movement?
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