Reciprocity, Altruism and the Civil Society: In praise of heterogeneity

by Luigino Bruni

Book Overview

The main emphasis of this new book from Luigino Bruni is a praise of heterogeneity, arguing that society works when different people are able to cooperate in many different ways. The author engages in a novel approach to reciprocity looking at its different forms in society, from cautious or contractual interactions, to the reciprocity of friendship to unconditional behaviour.

Bruni'ss historical-methodological analysis of reciprocity is...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0415569648
• ISBN13: 9780415569644
• Release Date: July 2008
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 162 Pages
• Weight: 0.56 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.1" x 9.2"