Great Britain: Viking Press, 1997. Clean and tight. Maybe one very light crease along the spine. Appears unread. Very little shelfwear. Name on the inside of the front cover.. Paperback. Near Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Social Studies.

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If, as Darwin suggests, evolution relentlessly encourages the survival of the fittest, why are humans compelled to live in cooperative, complex societies? In this fascinating examination of the roots of human trust and virtue, a zoologist and former American editor of the Economist reveals the results of recent studies that suggest that self-interest and mutual aid are not at all incompatible. In fact, he points out, our cooperative instincts may have evolved as part of mankind?s natural selfish behavior--by exchanging favors we can benefit ourselves as well as others. Brilliantly orchestrating the newest findings of geneticists, psychologists, and anthropologists, The Origins of Virtue re-examines the everyday assumptions upon which we base our actions towards others, whether in our roles as parents, siblings, or trade partners. With the wit and brilliance of The Red Queen , his acclaimed study of human and animal sexuality, Matt Ridley shows us how breakthroughs in computer programming, microbiology, and economics have given us a new perspective on how and why we relate to each other.

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Bookseller: funyettabooks (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 048578
Title: The Origins of Virtue
Author: Ridley, Matt
Format/Binding: Paperback
Book Condition: Used - Near Fine
ISBN 10: 0670863572
ISBN 13: 9780670863570
Publisher: Viking Press
Place of Publication: Great Britain
Date Published: 1997
Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9&f
Keywords: Social Studies

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