Company of Kinsmen

Discover the intricate dynamics of cooperation in "Company of Kinsmen," authored by a leading scholar and published by Oxford University Press in 2018. This revised edition spans 268 pages and delves into the evolution of organizing people for economic purposes in early modern and colonial India. The book provides a comprehensive analysis of the rules of cooperation, the motivations behind collective action, and the mechanisms for dispute resolution. As it explores the five critical dimensions of actor, agent, time, purpose, and region, readers will gain a deeper understanding of how cooperative communities have faced increasing instability in modern times. Perfect for those interested in social history and economic anthropology, "Company of Kinsmen" is a must-read for anyone looking to understand the complexities of human collaboration.