The penguin and the Leviathan : the triumph of cooperation over self-interest / Yochai Benkler.

Author/creator Benkler, Yochai
Format Book
Edition1st ed.
Publication InfoNew York : Crown Business, ©2011.
Description262 pages ; 22 cm
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Subjects

Contents The penguin vs. the leviathan -- Nature vs. culture : the evolution of human cooperation -- Stubborn children, New York city doormen, and why obesity is contagious : psychological and social influences on cooperation -- I/you, us/them : empathy and group identity in human cooperation -- Why don't we sit down and talk about it? -- Equal halves : fairness in cooperation -- What's right is right or at least normal : morals and norms in cooperation -- For love or money : rewards, punishments, and motivation -- The business of cooperation -- How to raise a penguin.
Abstract Argues that many of the social systems need to be restructured to reflect humanity's cooperative and altruistic tendencies, citing examples while revealing the potential of collaborative organizations.
General noteIncludes index.
LCCN 2010038576
ISBN9780385525763
ISBN0385525761

Availability

Library Location Call Number Status Item Actions
Joyner General Stacks HD2963 .B46 2011 ✔ Available Place Hold