Trust in Modern Societies by Barbara Misztal

Trust in Modern Societies by Barbara Misztal

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.

"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 of reference for students of this popular topic." Times Literary Supplement

"The most important work in social theory for several years has concerned the nature of trust. At last, we have something that collates brilliant insights in a sustained and original argument, covering a vast range of topics and based on an awesome amount of reading about varied cultures." John A. Hall, McGill University

"Barbara A. Misztal has written a brilliant book. It is nothing less than a reconceptualization of sociology's central problematic: how is social cooperation possible in the face of growing scale and complexity of society? This work should be read by all social thinkers concerned with the basis for sustaining viable societies under the pressures of modernization." Jonathan Turner, University of California

"Trust in Modern Societies is an important contribution to the rapidly expanding literature on trust - its nature and role in modern social theory. Misztal's book deserves to be read by all those interested in trust." Political Studies

Barbara A. Misztal is Professor of Sociology at Leicester University, UK. She is the author of multiple books.

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ISBN 13	9780745616346
ISBN 10	0745616348
Title	Trust in Modern Societies
Author	Barbara Misztal
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Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Year published	1996-03-05
Number of pages	304
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