Title:
TRUST : a Very Short Introduction / Katherine Hawley.
Author:
Hawley, Katherine (Katherine Jane)
Publication Information:
Oxford : OXFORD University Press, 2012.
Call Number:
BF575 .T7 H39 2012
Abstract:
Katherine Hawley explores the key ideas about trust in this Very Short Introduction. Drawing on a wide range of disciplines including philosophy, psychology, and evolutionary biology, she emphasizes the nature and importance of trusting and being trusted, from our intimate bonds with significant others to our relationship with the state.
Electronic Access:
Table of contents http://catdir.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy1311/2012406649-t.htmlContributor biographical information http://catdir.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy1311/2012406649-b.html
Publisher description http://catdir.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy1311/2012406649-d.html
Edition:
First edition.
ISBN:
9780199697342
Series:
Very short introductions ; 325
Very short introductions ; 325.
Physical Description:
121 pages ; 18 cm.
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Contents:
1. What are trust and distrust? -- 2. Why trust and trustworthiness matter -- 3. Evolving trust and cooperation -- 4. Take the money and run -- 5. Honesty and dishonesty -- 6. Knowledge and expertise -- 7. Trust on the internet -- 8. Institutions, conspiracies, and nations.
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