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"""This important and topical volume is firmly grounded on abundant empirical and theoretical research that underlines the social evolution and cooperative nature of humans. The current economic crisis should prompt us to look for new solutions, and this book outlines an attractive and viable alternative to the flawed economic systems that dominated the twentieth century."" -Geoffrey M. Hodgson, author of The Evolution of Institutional Economics"""

&#8220;Peter Corning paints a compelling picture of the excessive inequalities of income, wealth and power in American society, and the damage they cause. More importantly, he makes a strong case for fairness&#8212;arguing that equality, equity, and reciprocity are central to humanity''s social needs and collective flourishing.&#8221;&#8212;Kate Pickett, coauthor of The Spirit Level: How Greater Equality Makes Societies Stronger <br> &nbsp; <br>--Kate Pickett

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Peter Corning is the director of the Institute for the Study of Complex Systems, a one-time writer for Newsweek and former professor at Stanford University, and the author of several books.

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