Edward Elgar Publishing Landmark Papers on Trust (The International Library of Critical Writings on Business and Management series)

Product Description This important two-volume set presents the most influential papers published in the field of trust research since the early 1960s. It reflects the key ideas on trust which have developed in various disciplines, including management studies, social psychology, organizational sociology and economics. The many topics covered include the foundations of trust research, the role of trust in economic exchange and trust as a fundamental social coordination mechanism. This reference collection will be invaluable to scholars wishing to keep abreast of progress in this most exciting and rapidly growing field. Review ‘With a heightened awareness of the myriad risks of modern societies, the significance of trust becomes more critical. This comprehensive collection draws together and organises key contributions from disparate research literatures, all of which help to show how trust is of key importance for diverse aspects of business and management.’ -- Hugh Willmott, Cardiff University, UK About the Author Edited by Reinhard Bachmann, Professor of International Management, School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS), University of London, UK and Akbar Zaheer, Curtis L. Carlson Chair in Strategic Management, Carlson School of Management, University of Minnesota, US