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The Cement of Society: A Survey of Social Order
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In this paper, the two problems of social order are discussed: bargaining and social norms, and the cementing of society in the context of collective action and collective action, respectively.Abstract:
Preface and acknowledgements Introduction: the two problems of social order 1. Collective action 2. Bargaining 3. Social norms 4. Bargaining and collective action 5. Collective action and social norms 6. Bargaining and social norms Conclusion: the cement of society References Index.read more
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