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Unforeseen alliances amidst economic evolution.
'The Company of Strangers' weaves together the complex tapestry of how strangers collaborate to create the economic world we live in. It challenges our understanding of trust and cooperation, offering perspective-shifting insights into our social and financial fabric. Perfect if you're intrigued by the unseen forces that shape our society.
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ISBN: 9780006512035
Authors:
Robert Wilson
Publisher: HarperCollins
Date of Publication: 2002-03-04
Format: Paperback
Goodreads rating: 3.8
(rated by 1327 readers)
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Unforeseen alliances amidst economic evolution.
'The Company of Strangers' weaves together the complex tapestry of how strangers collaborate to create the economic world we live in. It challenges our understanding of trust and cooperation, offering perspective-shifting insights into our social and financial fabric. Perfect if you're intrigued by the unseen forces that shape our society.
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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