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Political Movements and Violence in Central America.

Publication: Political Science Quarterly
Publication Date: 22-MAR-06
Format: Online
Delivery: Immediate Online Access
Full Article Title: Political Movements and Violence in Central America.(Book review)

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Political Movements and Violence in Central America by Charles D. Brockett. New York, Cambridge University Press, 2005. 408 pp. Cloth, $75.00; paper, $29.99.

What motivates anyone to participate in a violent rebellion remains one of the toughest problems to account for in the social sciences. Rational actor theories based on cost-benefit calculations consistently underpredict participation--no one should be willing to risk life and limb pursuing an essentially public good with little potential payoff to any individual rebel. Structural theories based on inequality or declining resources, and psycho-social...

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