Trust: Self-Interest and the Common Good

Trust—whether between parents and children, merchants and shoppers, banks and investors, or citizens and their government—lies at the very heart of our relationships, our society, and our everyday lives.
This vividly written compact book reveals how modern thinkers—scientists, social scientists, and philosophers—have shed much light on the nature of trust. Beginning with some fascinating evolutionary puzzles about the origins of trust—for instance, how cooperation can evolve among individu...