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Trust in Modern Societies: The Search for the Bases of Social Order: Significance, Scope and Limits of the Drive Towards Global Uniformity

Trust in Modern Societies: The Search for the Bases of Social Order: Significance, Scope and Limits of the Drive Towards Global Uniformity

by Barbara Misztal (Author)

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Synopsis

This book deals with one of the most important problems facing modern societies -- the question of social cohesion. The author offers a comprehensive overview of past and present theories about the role of trust as a means of creating solidarity. The book will be essential reading for second-year undergraduates and above in the fields of social theory, political theory and political sociology.

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Format: Illustrated
 Pages: 304
 Edition: 1
 Publisher: Polity
Published: 01 Mar 1996
ISBN 10: 9780745616
ISBN 13: 9780745616346

Media Reviews
This is a useful big--name survey of social theory (Spencer, Ta 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 sociologya 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. Misztala s book deserves to be read by all those interested in trust. Political Studies
Author Bio

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