Mark Knights offers the first overview of Britain's history of corruption in office in the pre-modern era, 1600-1850. Drawing on extensive archival material, Kn
The importance of research on the notion of trust has grown considerably in the social sciences over the last three decades. Much has been said about the declin
The effective functioning of a democratic society—including social, business, and political interactions—largely depends on trust. Yet trust remains a fragi
The dynamics of trust and distrust are central to understanding modern society. These dynamics are evident at all levels of society, from the child’s relation
Gauging another state's trustworthiness -- A weak form of trust reflecting external compulsion -- A semi-strong form of trust motivated by reputational consider