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	Professor James Kitts Office: Savery 121G Office Hours: Monday 3-5pm E-mail Contact Class Meeting Time and Location: Thursday, 1:30-3:20 Mary Gates Hall, Room 248 This seminar will address fundamental questions of solidarity and social organization. How do human groups work? Why do individuals sometimes sacrifice their time, their money, and even their lives to promote collective goals? We will explore a variety of accounts for the emergence of cooperation in groups and organizations, ranging from altruism and emotional attachment to structured exchange and social control.
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