Cooperation in Modern Society

<p>Why do so many people volunteer to help others in need in society today? What makes people give up the convenience of driving their car to benefit a better environment? And why are citizens in general quite prepared to pay taxes to ensure adequate health care and support for the elderly and unemployed? These are examples of a more fundamental question addressed in this book: why do people cooperate for the welfare of their community state or organization? <br><em>Cooperation in Modern Society</em> is a unique collection of contributions from internationally reputed scholars across the social sciences.</p>