The much-discussed book that explores how cooperation can emerge in a world of self-seeking egoists–whether superpowers, businesses, or individuals–when there is no central authority to police their actions.”A remarkable mixture of theoretical analysis, anecdotal evidence, and a most unusual mode of empirical research…In it he applies the prisoner’s dilemma to topics ranging from collusion among large corporations to U.S. involvement in Vietnam.”–James L. Gould and Carol Grant Gould, “Sciences” “A fascinating contribution to the theory of cooperation, and written in a clear, informal style that makes it a joy to read.” “–Times Literary Supplement (London)”