Books by James S. Coleman

These essays represent the evolution of Coleman's thought, from deep insight into African nationalism, to a refined theory of modernization. His work fused liberal-democratic idealism and scientific realism.

?A brilliant, magnificent, trail-blazing piece of work. The criticisms I have are hardly worth mentioning . . . It is as fine a display of virtuosity in data-analysis as I know anything about.?-Social Forces

This book brings together the most important theoretical work of James S. Coleman on problems of collective action. Coleman's work has formed a consistent and highly distinguished attempt to find an account of the workings of social and political processes rooted in the rationality of the individual participants.