Trust in Modern Societies

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This is one of the first systematic discussions of the nature of trust as a means of social cohesion, discussing the works of leading social theorists on the issue of social solidarity.

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Barbara Misztal

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Gesellschaftstheorie Political Philosophy & Theory Political Science Politikwissenschaft Politische Philosophie u. Politiktheorie Social Theory Sociology Soziologie

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"This is a useful big-name survey of social theory (Spencer,T'nnies, Durkheim, Simmel, Weber, Parsons, Luhmann, Giddens)...contains much that is of value, and will be an important source ofreference for students of this popular topic." Times LiterarySupplement "The most important work in social theory for several years hasconcerned the nature of trust. At last, we have something thatcollates brilliant insights in a sustained and original argument,covering a vast range of topics and based on an awesome amount ofreading about varied cultures." John A. Hall, McGillUniversity "Barbara A. Misztal has written a brilliant book. It is nothingless than a reconceptualization of sociology's central problematic:how is social cooperation possible in the face of growing scale andcomplexity of society? This work should be read by all socialthinkers concerned with the basis for sustaining viable societiesunder the pressures of modernization." Jonathan Turner,University of California "Trust in Modern Societies is an important contributionto the rapidly expanding literature on trust - its nature and rolein modern social theory. Misztal's book deserves to be read by allthose interested in trust." Political Studies
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