Description
In our fast-paced, hyper-connected society, understanding trust dynamics is essential. 'Liars and Outliers' by Bruce Schneier delves deep into the mechanisms of trust and its profound impact on various critical areas such as corporate responsibility, environmental challenges, and political integrity. This captivating read combines insights from social and biological sciences, illustrating how trust is cultivated within human society. Explore the vital role trust plays in fostering cooperation and stability in our increasingly complex world.
This comprehensive exploration tackles fundamental questions: How has trust evolved over time? Why is it pivotal for societal functionality? And, crucially, how is our information-rich environment reshaping these dynamics? As we navigate the nuances of trust in modern life, this book serves as a guide, helping readers understand and apply these principles in their personal and professional realms.
Perfect for those interested in social psychology, political science, and business ethics, this brand new edition published by John Wiley & Sons Inc offers 382 enlightening pages that promise to reshape your understanding of trust in our interconnected world.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. ISBN: 9781118143308, Year: 2012.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781118143308
Year: 2012
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc (US)
Pages: 382
Description:
In today's hyper-connected society, understanding the mechanisms of trust is crucial. Issues of trust are critical to solving problems as diverse as corporate responsibility, global warming, and the political system. In this insightful and entertaining book, Schneier weaves together ideas from across the social and biological sciences to explain how society induces trust. He shows the unique role of trust in facilitating and stabilizing human society. He discusses why and how trust has evolved, why it works the way it does, and the ways the information society is changing everything.
This comprehensive exploration tackles fundamental questions: How has trust evolved over time? Why is it pivotal for societal functionality? And, crucially, how is our information-rich environment reshaping these dynamics? As we navigate the nuances of trust in modern life, this book serves as a guide, helping readers understand and apply these principles in their personal and professional realms.
Perfect for those interested in social psychology, political science, and business ethics, this brand new edition published by John Wiley & Sons Inc offers 382 enlightening pages that promise to reshape your understanding of trust in our interconnected world.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. ISBN: 9781118143308, Year: 2012.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781118143308
Year: 2012
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc (US)
Pages: 382
Description:
In today's hyper-connected society, understanding the mechanisms of trust is crucial. Issues of trust are critical to solving problems as diverse as corporate responsibility, global warming, and the political system. In this insightful and entertaining book, Schneier weaves together ideas from across the social and biological sciences to explain how society induces trust. He shows the unique role of trust in facilitating and stabilizing human society. He discusses why and how trust has evolved, why it works the way it does, and the ways the information society is changing everything.