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Advanced Introduction to Political Trust
Newton investigates cutting-edge current research and pathways for future research in the field, presenting empirical studies highlighting political trust’s importance, variations, origins and consequences. He demonstrates that political trust is a useful and highly important symptom, but not a cause, of political conditions. Through exploration of the relationship between political trust and democracy, Newton illustrates that functions often attributed to political trust alone may be carried out by non-political institutions and practices instead.
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In this timely book, Kenneth Newton showcases classical and modern theories of political trust, expertly examining it in the wider context of diverse national, social, economic and political conditions.
Newton investigates cutting-edge current research and pathways for future research in the field, presenting empirical studies highlighting political trust’s importance, variations, origins and consequences. He demonstrates that political trust is a useful and highly important symptom, but not a cause, of political conditions. Through exploration of the relationship between political trust and democracy, Newton illustrates that functions often attributed to political trust alone may be carried out by non-political institutions and practices instead.
Key Features:
● Global comparative case studies
● Comparison of high and low trust nations
● In depth examination of relationship between political trust and democracy
The Advanced Introduction to Political Trust is of practical interest to academics and researchers of political science, international relations, regulation and governance, as well as public policy and management.
In this timely book, Kenneth Newton showcases classical and modern theories of political trust, expertly examining it in the wider context of diverse national, social, economic and political conditions.
Newton investigates cutting-edge current research and pathways for future research in the field, presenting empirical studies highlighting political trust’s importance, variations, origins and consequences. He demonstrates that political trust is a useful and highly important symptom, but not a cause, of political conditions. Through exploration of the relationship between political trust and democracy, Newton illustrates that functions often attributed to political trust alone may be carried out by non-political institutions and practices instead.
Key Features:
● Global comparative case studies
● Comparison of high and low trust nations
● In depth examination of relationship between political trust and democracy
The Advanced Introduction to Political Trust is of practical interest to academics and researchers of political science, international relations, regulation and governance, as well as public policy and management.
Critical Acclaim
‘How to understand and explain political trust has been high on the agenda in many social sciences for several decades. Why and how political trust changes is a fascinating issue. This book gives the most comprehensive and thorough analysis of the research on this issue to date and presents new important interpretations of the consequences of changes in political trust.’
– Bo Rothstein, University of Gothenburg, Sweden
‘Equally accessible and lively, Ken Newton introduces the reader to the field of political trust in all its breadth and depth. Advanced Introduction to Political Trust is not only an excellent analysis of decades of political trust research. It also impresses by reassembling its components into a bigger narrative. Newton connects the insights of classic philosophers to questions and findings that continue to intrigue empirical scholars today. Highly advised to newcomers and to those who want to get reacquainted with political trust research.’
– Tom van der Meer, University of Amsterdam, the Netherlands
‘Newton provides us with a comprehensive investigation of the theories, literature, and evidence on political trust and trustworthiness. His erudition, long experience, and well-reasoned judgment shine through every page. Newton concludes that trust is a symptom, not a cause, of political support. Yet, the study of trust generates data and arguments that enrich our understanding of interactions in multiple spheres and at multiple levels.’
– Margaret Levi, Stanford University, USA
– Bo Rothstein, University of Gothenburg, Sweden
‘Equally accessible and lively, Ken Newton introduces the reader to the field of political trust in all its breadth and depth. Advanced Introduction to Political Trust is not only an excellent analysis of decades of political trust research. It also impresses by reassembling its components into a bigger narrative. Newton connects the insights of classic philosophers to questions and findings that continue to intrigue empirical scholars today. Highly advised to newcomers and to those who want to get reacquainted with political trust research.’
– Tom van der Meer, University of Amsterdam, the Netherlands
‘Newton provides us with a comprehensive investigation of the theories, literature, and evidence on political trust and trustworthiness. His erudition, long experience, and well-reasoned judgment shine through every page. Newton concludes that trust is a symptom, not a cause, of political support. Yet, the study of trust generates data and arguments that enrich our understanding of interactions in multiple spheres and at multiple levels.’
– Margaret Levi, Stanford University, USA
Contents
Contents
Preface
1 Theories: classical and modern
2 Levels and types
3 Political trust and democracy
4 Micro origins
5 Macro-micro origins
6 Consequences
7 Symptom and equivalence
Bibliography
Preface
1 Theories: classical and modern
2 Levels and types
3 Political trust and democracy
4 Micro origins
5 Macro-micro origins
6 Consequences
7 Symptom and equivalence
Bibliography
