![]() ![]() Based on deep familiarity with the novels and their scholarly literature, his book will instruct and delight both literary critics and economists. Michael Chwe's beautifully written and argued book makes the case, crushingly, that Our Jane was fascinated by human prudent interaction-what the game theorists call strategy. "Jane Austen, game theorist?! You will cry, how absurd! But you will be wrong. ![]() Game theorists will enjoy this venture into unfamiliar territory, while Jane Austen fans will enjoy being illuminated about their favorite author's strategic acumen-and learn a little game theory besides." -Thomas C. Jane Austen studies social advancement, romantic relationships, and even gamesmanship. Game theorists usually study war, business, crime and punishment, diplomacy, politics, and one-upmanship. "Michael Chwe shows that Jane Austen is a strategic analyst-a game theorist whose characters exercise strategic thinking. This book will transform the way you read literature." -Avinash Dixit, coauthor of The Art of Strategy: A Game Theorist's Guide to Success in Business and Life ![]() In Jane Austen, Game Theorist, Michael Chwe brilliantly brings out these strategies, and Austen's intuitive game-theoretic analysis of these situations and actions. ![]() "Jane Austen's novels provide wonderful examples of strategic thinking in the lives of ordinary people. ![]()
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