Decision Theory: General


"Rational Analysis for a Problematic World Revisited"

Problem Structuring Methods for Complexity, Uncertainty and Conflict

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Bringing together contributions from some of the great thinkers, the authors present the most influential methods (each illustrated with a case study), describe the principles on which the method operates, the step and the stages of analysis, and how these methods relate to the decision making process. With illustrations. 2 rev ed. Paperback, 384 pages. Size: 245 x 168 mm. Weight: 668g.
Author:  (Rosenhead, Johnathan, ed.)
ISBN:  0471495239
Publisher:  John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Date:  2001  (United Kingdom)
Readership:  Professional & Vocational Decision Theory: General

"Linear Optimization and Extensions"

Problems and Solutions

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"Universitext" series; This work offers a treatment of the exercises and case studies as well as summaries of the book Linear Optimization and Extensions by Manfred Padberg. It covers the areas of linear programming and the optimization of linear functions over polyhedra in finite dimensional Euclidean vector spaces. With 67 figs.. Paperback, 458 pages. Size: 230 x 194 mm. Weight: 885g.
Author:  Alevras, D. Padberg, Manfred W.
ISBN:  3540417443
Publisher:  Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg Gmbh & Co. Kg
Date:  2001  (Germany)
Readership:  Professional & Vocational Decision Theory: General

"Choice Theory"

A Very Short Introduction

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"Very Short Introductions" series; Explores what it means to be rational in a variety of contexts, from personal decisions to those affecting large groups of people. This title introduces ideas from economics, philosophy, and other areas, showing how the theory applies to particular situations such as gambling and the allocation of resources. With 5 halftones, numerous figures. Paperback, 144 pages. Size: 174 x 111 mm. Weight: 131g.
Author:  Allingham, Michael
ISBN:  0192803034
Publisher:  Oxford University Press
Date:  2002  (United Kingdom)
Readership:  General (Us: Trade) Decision Theory: General

"Gut Feelings"

Short Cuts to Better Decision Making

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Reveals the secrets of fast and effective decision-making. This book shows how intuition works and analyzes the techniques that people use to make good decisions - whether it's in personnel selection or heart surgery. It demonstrates how gut thinking can change your world. With illustrations. Paperback, 288 pages. Size: 198 x 129 mm. Weight: 222g.
Author:  Gigerenzer, Gerd
ISBN:  0141015918
Publisher:  Penguin Books Ltd
Date:  2008  (United Kingdom)
Readership:  General (Us: Trade) Decision Theory: General

"Releasing the Imagination"

Essays on Education, the Arts and Social Change

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"Jossey-Bass Education (Paperback)" series; With ill.. New ed. Paperback, 240 pages. Size: 248 x 161 mm. Weight: 312g.
Author:  Greene, Maxine
ISBN:  0787952915
Publisher:  John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Date:  2000  (United States)
Readership:  General (Us: Trade) Decision Theory: General

"Ethics and Research"

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"Continuum Research Methods" series; Encouraging reflection upon the inescapable ethical dimensions of the conduct of research, Ian Gregory explores how ethical concerns inform not only the conduct of research but how they enter into the very decision to engage in a piece of research, its analysis and the use of its outcomes. Paperback, 112 pages. Size: 207 x 127 mm. Weight: 127g.
Author:  Gregory, Ian
ISBN:  0826464777
Publisher:  Continuum International Publishing Group Ltd.
Date:  2003  (United Kingdom)
Readership:  Professional & Vocational Decision Theory: General

"Sources of Power"

How People Make Decisions

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Gary Klein is one of the developers of the naturalistic decision making approach, which views people as inherently skilled and experienced. This work documents human strengths and capabilities. With 22 illustrations. New ed. Paperback, 344 pages. Size: 229 x 152 mm. Weight: 540g.
Author:  Klein, Gary
ISBN:  0262611465
Publisher:  Mit Press Ltd
Date:  1999  (United States)
Readership:  Professional & Vocational Decision Theory: General

"Hard Call"

Heroes Who Made Tough Decisions

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With 16 b/w photographs. Hardback, 480 pages. Size: 240 x 140 mm. Weight: 621g.
Author:  McCain, John
ISBN:  1906142262
Publisher:  Gibson Square Books Ltd
Date:  2008  (United Kingdom)
Readership:  General (Us: Trade) Decision Theory: General

"Game Theory"

Analysis of Conflict

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This introductory text provides an examination of the models, solution concepts, results, and methodological principles of nonco-operative and co-operative game theory. It introduces, clarifies, and synthesizes advances in the field and presents an overview of decision theory. With 42 graphs, 29 tables. New ed. Paperback, 584 pages. Size: 234 x 164 mm. Weight: 822g.
Author:  Myerson, Roger B.
ISBN:  0674341163
Publisher:  Harvard University Press
Date:  1997  (United States)
Readership:  Professional & Vocational Decision Theory: General

"Straight Choices"

The Psychology of Decision-Making

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We all face a perplexing array of decisions every day. This book provides an integrative account of the psychology of decision making, in which clear connections are made between empirical results and how these results can help us to understand our uncertain world. It focuses on the relationship between learning and decision making. With 20 black & white illustrations. Book, 264 pages. Size: 234 x 156 mm. Weight: 523g.
Author:  Newell, Ben Shanks, David Lagnado, David
ISBN:  1841695882
Publisher:  Taylor & Francis Ltd
Date:  2007  (United Kingdom)
Readership:  Professional & Vocational Decision Theory: General

"Decision-Making in Social Work"

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Social workers face diverse pressures when making professional decisions in which ethical, legal, financial and organizational considerations have to be carefully weighed. This book offers a framework for making decisions, providing a guide for the management of uncertainty and complexity. Paperback, 216 pages. Size: 216 x 138 mm. Weight: 291g.
Author:  O'Sullivan, Terence
ISBN:  0333684818
Publisher:  Palgrave MacMillan
Date:  1999  (United Kingdom)
Readership:  Professional & Vocational Decision Theory: General

"Decision Making With the Analytic Network Process"

Economic, Political, Social and Technological Applications With Benefits, Opportunities, Costs and Risks

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"International Series in Operations Research & Management Science" series; The Analytic Network Process (ANP) developed by the author in his work on multicriteria decision making applies network structures with dependence and feedback to complex decision making. This book is a selection of applications of ANP to economic, social and political decisions, and also to technological design. With 1. Hardback, 292 pages. Size: 234 x 156 mm. Weight: 616g.
Author:  Saaty, Thomas Lorie Vargas, Luis G.
ISBN:  0387338594
Publisher:  Springer-Verlag New York Inc.
Date:  2006  (United States)
Readership:  Professional & Vocational Decision Theory: General

"Analytical Models for Decision-Making"

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"Understanding Public Health" series; Describes the quantitative and qualitative methods that help decision-makers to structure and clarify difficult problems and to explore the implications of pursuing different options. This book examines: models and decision-making in health care; methods for clarifying complex decisions; and, models for service planning and resource allocation. With illustrations. Paperback, 224 pages. Size: 238 x 167 mm. Weight: 503g.
Author:  Sanderson, Colin J. Gruen, Reinhold
ISBN:  0335218458
Publisher:  Open University Press
Date:  2006  (United Kingdom)
Readership:  Tertiary Education (Us: College) Decision Theory: General

"The Construction of Optimal Stated Choice Experiments"

Theory and Methods

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"Wiley Series in Probability and Statistics" series; Provides an accessible introduction to the construction methods needed to create the best possible designs for use in modeling decision-making. This work covers disciplines from marketing to transportation, and environmental resource economics to public welfare analysis. With illustrations. Hardback, 344 pages. Size: 243 x 165 mm. Weight: 604g.
Author:  Street, Deborah J. Burgess, Leonie
ISBN:  0470053321
Publisher:  John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Date:  2007  (United States)
Readership:  Professional & Vocational Decision Theory: General

"100 Years of Permanent Revolution"

Results and Prospects

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Presents a re-evaluation of two key Marxist theories: uneven and combined development, and permanent revolution. This book aims to show how Trotsky's theories are useful for understanding the modern globalised economy, dominated by US imperialism. Providing an introduction to Trosky's thinking, it is useful for students of political theory. Paperback, 216 pages. Size: 220 x 136 mm. Weight: 316g.
Author:  (Dunn, Bill, ed.)
ISBN:  0745325211
Publisher:  Pluto Press
Date:  2006  (United Kingdom)
Readership:  Professional & Vocational Development Studies

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