Rational Ritual: Culture, Coordination, and Common Knowledge
"Communal activities, with lots of emotional and symbolic content . . . serve a rational purpose, argues Michael Suk-Young Chwe. . . . [His] work, like his own academic career, bridges several social sciences."--Virginia Postrel,New York Times"A welcome addition. . . .Rational Ritual. . . can be understood and enjoyed by almost anyone interested in human interaction."--Vincent P. Crawford,Journal of Economic Literature