Why People Cooperate: The Role of Social Motivations

by Tom R. Tyler

Book Overview

Any organization's success depends upon the voluntary cooperation of its members. But what motivates people to cooperate? In Why People Cooperate, Tom Tyler challenges the decades-old notion that individuals within groups are primarily motivated by their self-interest. Instead, he demonstrates that human behaviors are influenced by shared attitudes, values, and identities that reflect social connections rather than material interests.

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• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0691158002
• ISBN13: 9780691158006
• Release Date: February 2013
• Publisher: Princeton University Press
• Length: 232 Pages
• Weight: 0.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.2"