A famed political scientist's classic argument for a more cooperative world We assume that, in a world ruled by natural selection, selfishness pays. So why coop

Examines the conditions necessary for cooperation in social interactions and discusses the role of cooperation in winning a strategy game tournament

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Robert Axelrod is widely known for his groundbreaking work in game theory and complexity theory. He is a leader in applying computer modeling to social science

Essays from a range of disciplinary perspectives show the central role that cooperation plays in structuring our world. This collection reports on the latest re