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The Company Of Strangers: A Natural History Of Economic Life Revised Edition
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The Company Of Strangers Shows Us The Remarkable Strangeness, And Fragility, Of Our Everyday Lives. This Completely Revised And Updated Edition Includes A New Chapter Analyzing How The Rise And Fall Of Social Trust Explain The Unsustainable Boom In The Global Economy Over The Past Decade And The Financial Crisis That Succeeded It.Drawing On Insights From Biology, Anthropology, History, Psychology, And Literature, Paul Seabright Explores How Our Evolved Ability Of Abstract Reasoning Has Allowed Institutions Like Money, Markets, Cities, And The Banking System To Provide The Foundations Of Social Trust That We Need In Our Everyday Lives. Even The Simple Acts Of Buying Food And Clothing Depend On An Astonishing Web Of Interaction That Spans The Globe. How Did Humans Develop The Ability To Trust Total Strangers With Providing Our Most Basic Needs?
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- Q: What is the main theme of 'The Company of Strangers'? A: The main theme of 'The Company of Strangers' is the exploration of social trust and its impact on economic life, analyzing how our interactions with strangers form the basis of economic systems.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'The Company of Strangers' is Paul Seabright.
- Q: What edition is this book? A: This is the revised edition of 'The Company of Strangers'.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book has a total of 396 pages.
- Q: What are some topics covered in the book? A: The book covers topics including biology, anthropology, history, psychology, and literature, focusing on the role of social trust in economic interactions.
- Q: When was 'The Company of Strangers' published? A: The book was published on May 2, 2010.
- Q: Is this book available in different formats? A: This book is available in paperback format.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: The book is in new condition.
- Q: What type of readers would benefit from this book? A: Readers interested in economic history, social sciences, and the dynamics of trust in society would benefit from this book.
- Q: Does the book include any new content compared to previous editions? A: Yes, the revised edition includes a new chapter that analyzes the rise and fall of social trust in relation to the global economy.