In his review of the American edition of this work F. Fukuyama prominent Russian economist B. Foreigners emphasized the features of "Trust", which distinguishes this book from similar research on the topic: "At a time when the most noticeable futurological essays are filled with striking reader figures and facts, illustrating, as a rule, very obvious and superficial processes, F. Fukuyama in his book “Trust” chooses a path based on a deep understanding of the essence of social transformations. Following the best European traditions , Coming from the Age of Enlightenment , The author prefaces the analysis of society by the study of man and his personality traits by forming the economic concept presented in the book as a continuation of his philosophical searches. Revives Adam Smith's Method , the " Wealth of Nations " methodological tool, "The Theory of Moral Sentiments" . And the fact that a supporter of such a fully scientific approach is not only recognized today by a narrow circle of specialists, but also accepted by the reading public everywhere in the world, says a lot.