Trust
A part of the series Reflections , and the subject areas Philosophy, Psychology and Social sciences
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About the book
In Trust, political scientist Gert Tinggaard Svendsen explores how to cultivate trust and why it’s important for maintaining a happy, stable, and economically sound society. Higher levels of trust often translate to more cooperation and social responsibility, advantages in economic growth and social stability, and happier workplaces. Without trust, societies become more corrupt, and legal systems cannot guarantee justice. Tinggard Svendsen's research emphasizes that if we want to build trust, we must minimize control. The fewer resources we expend on surveillance and monitoring, the more resources we can use to improve competition, advance research, and nurture innovation.
In Reflections, a series copublished with Denmark's Aarhus University Press, scholars deliver 60-page reflections on key concepts. These books present unique insights on a wide range of topics that entertain and enlighten readers with exciting discoveries and new perspectives.
Gert Tinggaard Svendsen is a professor in the Department of Political Science at Aarhus University.
Karina Bell Ottosen
MSc in Information Science. Karina is responsible for the development of international collaboration and the company’s appearance in foreign countries – i.e. co-publishing, making contact with distributors, sales rights and distribution of digital material. Karina is also responsible for social sciences and the development of the series The Nordic World, and she has worked for many years as an editor at Gyldendal Academic and the publishing house Ajour.
Press reviews
Keld Jensen, Forbes
"I enjoyed reading the book Trust, by Professor Gert Tinggaard Svendsen of Denmark's Aarhus University. A quick, 58-page "wake-you-up" read, it embraces the subject of trust and details its vital importance."
"For much more on this fascinating subject, a straightforward, enjoyable read, and a deeper understanding of trust as a factor in your own financial success, I highly recommend you get hold of a copy of Professor Svendsen's book."
