Chapter Outline

I. Exchange Theory

A. Behaviorism

B. Rational Choice Theory

C. Biographical Sketch: George Caspar Homans

D. The Exchange Theory of George Homans

E. Biographical Sketch: Peter M. Blau

F. Peter Blau's Exchange Theory

G. The Work of Richard Emerson and His Disciples

H. Biographical Sketch: Richard Emerson

II. Network Theory

III. Network Exchange Theory

A. Structural Power

B. Strong and Weak Power Structures

IV. Rational Choice Theory

A. Biographical Sketch: James Coleman

B. Foundations of Social Theory

V. Summary