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An effective democratic society depends on the confidence citizens place in their government. Payment of taxes, acceptance of legislative and judicial decisions, compliance with social service programs, and support of military objectives are but some examples of the need for public cooperation with state demands. At the same time, voters expect their officials to behave ethically and responsibly. To those seeking to understandand to improvethis mutual responsiveness, Trust and Governance provides a wideranging inquiry into the role of trust in civic life. Trust and Governance asks several important questions: Is trust really essential to good governance, or are strong laws more important? What leads people either to trust or to distrust government, and what makes officials decide to be trustworthy? Can too much trust render the public vulnerable to government corruption, and if so what safeguards are necessary? In approaching these questions, the contributors draw upon an abundance of historical and current resources to offer a variety of perspectives on the role of trust in government. For some, trust between citizens and government is a rational compact based on a fair exchange of information and the public's ability to evaluate government performance. Levi and Daunton each examine how the establishment of clear goals and accountability procedures within government agencies facilitates greater public commitment, evidence that a strong government can itself be a source of trust. Conversely, Jennings and Peel offer two cases in which loss of citizen confidence resulted from the administration of seemingly unresponsive, punitive social service programs. Other contributors to Trust and Governance view trust as a social bonding, wherein the public's emotional investment in government becomes more important than their ability to measure its performance. The sense of being trusted by voters can itself be a powerful incentive for elected officials to behave ethically, as Blackburn, Brennan, and Pettit each demonstrate. Other authors explore how a sense of communal identity and shared values make citizens more likely to eschew their own selfinterest and favor the government as a source of collective good. Underlying many of these essays is the assumption that regulatory institutions are necessary to protect citizens from the worst effects of misplaced trust. Trust and Governance offers evidence that the jurisdictional level at which people and government interactbe it federal, state, or localis fundamental to whether trust is rationally or socially based. Although social trust is more prevalent at the local level, both forms of trust may be essential to a healthy society. Enriched by perspectives from political science, sociology, psychology, economics, history, and philosophy, Trust and Governance opens a new dialogue on the role of trust in the vital relationship between citizenry and government. A Volume in the Russell Sage Foundation's Series on Trust.
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- Q: What is the main theme of 'Trust and Governance'? A: 'Trust and Governance' explores the essential role of trust in civic life and its impact on the relationship between citizens and government, emphasizing the balance between trust and accountability.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Trust and Governance'? A: The book is authored by Valerie Braithwaite, who examines the dynamics of trust in governance.
- Q: What is the publication date of 'Trust and Governance'? A: 'Trust and Governance' was published on August 13, 1998.
- Q: How many pages are in 'Trust and Governance'? A: The book contains 398 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does 'Trust and Governance' have? A: 'Trust and Governance' is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: What condition is the used copy of 'Trust and Governance' in? A: The used copy of 'Trust and Governance' is listed as being in good condition.
- Q: What categories does 'Trust and Governance' fall under? A: 'Trust and Governance' is categorized under Social Sciences.
- Q: What are some key topics covered in 'Trust and Governance'? A: Key topics include the role of trust in government, the importance of ethics in governance, and the relationship between citizen confidence and government responsiveness.
- Q: Is 'Trust and Governance' part of a series? A: 'Trust and Governance' is a volume in the Russell Sage Foundation Series on Trust.
- Q: What insights does 'Trust and Governance' offer about citizen and government relationships? A: 'Trust and Governance' provides a multifaceted inquiry into how trust affects civic engagement and governance, highlighting the interplay between social trust and institutional accountability.