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A first, quick scan leads me to believe this book is aimed at political science types unfamiliar with game theory. For them, its content may be a revelation. But does it also have any illuminations for someone already familiar with game theory?

Joe I found it interesting and useful (my background is mathematics).
If you already have a solid knowledge of game theory, then I think the primary benefi…moreI found it interesting and useful (my background is mathematics).
If you already have a solid knowledge of game theory, then I think the primary benefit is in psychological/empirical considerations.

The obvious example would be Schelling points. They're not going to fall out of a simple formalisation, but do have broad applicability.(less)

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