The Trust Gap : Where Distrust Is a Problem, Where It's Not, and Why That Matters

Martin, Aaron

Bristol University Press（2026/05発売）

• 製本 Paperback:紙装版/ペーパーバック版／ページ数 208 p.
• 言語 ENG
• 商品コード 9781529255607

Full Description

The idea that a wave of distrust has swept over established democracies in recent years is commonly accepted. This book presents a contrary view. Drawing on various datasets, it reveals a disconnect between the popular commentary and the empirical reality.

The Trust Gap suggests that the most extreme cases — such as the US and the UK — distort our thinking about trust. It looks beyond trust in government to examine trust in a range of institutions, including courts, universities and the media. In doing so, it suggests that while countries such as the US do face a crisis of trust, many established democracies demonstrate resilience rather than vulnerability.

Using the framework of trust gaps, this book offers a stocktake on the state of trust in the 21st century, contributing a more nuanced and hopeful account than the headlines suggest.

Contents

Introduction: Dissecting the 'Crisis Of Trust'

1. Why Institutional Trust Matters

2. Trust Gap One: Who We Trust and Who We Don't

3. Trust Gap Two: Who Trusts?

4. Trust Gap Three: How High Quality of Government/High Trust Countries Make Policy Work

5. Trust Gap Four: Trust in the Media Versus Trust in Experts

6. Bridging Trust Gaps