The penguin and the Leviathan : the triumph of cooperation over self-interest / Yochai Benkler.
| Author/creator | Benkler, Yochai |
| Format | Book |
| Edition | 1st ed. |
| Publication Info | New York : Crown Business, ©2011. |
| Description | 262 pages ; 22 cm |
| Supplemental Content | Contributor biographical information |
| Supplemental Content | Publisher description |
| 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 note | Includes index. |
| LCCN | 2010038576 |
| ISBN | 9780385525763 |
| ISBN | 0385525761 |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | HD2963 .B46 2011 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |