Capabilities, Freedom, and Equality

Capabilities, Freedom, and Equality
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Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Total Pages : 580
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ISBN-10 : UVA:X030504526
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Synopsis Capabilities, Freedom, and Equality by : Bina Agarwal

An Introduction to the Human Development and Capability Approach

An Introduction to the Human Development and Capability Approach
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Publisher : Earthscan
Total Pages : 377
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ISBN-10 : 9781849770026
ISBN-13 : 1849770026
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Synopsis An Introduction to the Human Development and Capability Approach by : Severine Deneulin

Since the publication of Nobel Laureate Amartya Sens flagship book "Development as Freedom," development has been redefined in terms of human capability and opportunity. This approach has come to underpin the United Nations Development Programs influential Human Development Reports, and has had considerable significance in both academic and policy circles.

Development as Freedom

Development as Freedom
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Publisher : Anchor
Total Pages : 385
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ISBN-10 : 9780307874290
ISBN-13 : 030787429X
Rating : 4/5 (90 Downloads)

Synopsis Development as Freedom by : Amartya Sen

By the winner of the 1988 Nobel Prize in Economics, an essential and paradigm-altering framework for understanding economic development--for both rich and poor--in the twenty-first century. Freedom, Sen argues, is both the end and most efficient means of sustaining economic life and the key to securing the general welfare of the world's entire population. Releasing the idea of individual freedom from association with any particular historical, intellectual, political, or religious tradition, Sen clearly demonstrates its current applicability and possibilities. In the new global economy, where, despite unprecedented increases in overall opulence, the contemporary world denies elementary freedoms to vast numbers--perhaps even the majority of people--he concludes, it is still possible to practically and optimistically restain a sense of social accountability. Development as Freedom is essential reading.

The Capability Approach

The Capability Approach
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Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Total Pages : 636
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ISBN-10 : 0521862876
ISBN-13 : 9780521862875
Rating : 4/5 (76 Downloads)

Synopsis The Capability Approach by : Flavio Comim

The capability approach developed by Nobel Laureate Amartya Sen has become an important new paradigm in thinking about development. However, despite its theoretical and philosophical attractiveness, it has been less easy to measure or to translate into policy. This volume addresses these issues in the context of poverty and justice. Part I offers a set of conceptual essays that debate the strength of the often misunderstood individual focus of the capability approach. Part II investigates the techniques by which we can measure and compare capabilities, and how we can integrate them into poverty comparisons and policy advice. Finally, Part III looks at how we can apply the capability approach to different regions and contexts. Written by a team of international scholars, The Capability Approach is a valuable resource for researchers and graduate students concerned with the debate over the value of the capability approach and its potential applications.

Inequality Reexamined

Inequality Reexamined
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Publisher : Harvard University Press
Total Pages : 228
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ISBN-10 : 0674452569
ISBN-13 : 9780674452565
Rating : 4/5 (69 Downloads)

Synopsis Inequality Reexamined by : Amartya Sen

The noted economist and philosopher Amartya Sen argues that the dictum “all people are created equal” serves largely to deflect attention from the fact that we differ in age, gender, talents, and physical abilities as well as in material advantages and social background. He argues for concentrating on higher and more basic values: individual capabilities and freedom to achieve objectives. By concentrating on the equity and efficiency of social arrangements in promoting freedoms and capabilities of individuals, Sen adds an important new angle to arguments about such vital issues as gender inequalities, welfare policies, affirmative action, and public provision of health care and education.

Amartya Sen's Capability Approach and Social Justice in Education

Amartya Sen's Capability Approach and Social Justice in Education
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Publisher : Springer
Total Pages : 273
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ISBN-10 : 9780230604810
ISBN-13 : 0230604811
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Synopsis Amartya Sen's Capability Approach and Social Justice in Education by : Melanie Walker

This compelling book introduces Nobel laureate Amartya Sen's capability approach and explores its significance for theory, policy and practice in education. The book looks particularly at questions concerning the education of children, gender equality, and higher education. Contributors hail from the UK, USA, Australia, Italy and Mexico.

Capabilities, Gender, Equality

Capabilities, Gender, Equality
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Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Total Pages : 483
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ISBN-10 : 9781107015692
ISBN-13 : 1107015693
Rating : 4/5 (92 Downloads)

Synopsis Capabilities, Gender, Equality by : Flavio Comim

Provides unique reflections on the capability approach and its relevance to new human development policies and political liberalism.

The Cambridge Handbook of the Capability Approach

The Cambridge Handbook of the Capability Approach
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Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Total Pages : 966
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ISBN-10 : 9781108882880
ISBN-13 : 1108882889
Rating : 4/5 (80 Downloads)

Synopsis The Cambridge Handbook of the Capability Approach by : Enrica Chiappero-Martinetti

This landmark handbook collects in a single volume the current state of cutting-edge research on the capability approach. It includes a comprehensive introduction to the approach as well as new research from leading scholars in this increasingly influential multi-disciplinary field, including the pioneers of capability research, Martha C. Nussbaum and Amartya Sen. Incorporating both approachable introductory chapters and more in-depth analysis relating to the central philosophical, conceptual and theoretical issues of capability research, this handbook also includes analytical and measurement tools, as well as policy approaches which have emerged in the recent literature. The handbook will be an invaluable resource for students approaching the capability approach for the first time as well as for researchers engaged in advanced research in a wide range of disciplines, including development studies, economics, gender studies, political science and political philosophy.

A Theory of Justice

A Theory of Justice
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Publisher : Harvard University Press
Total Pages : 624
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ISBN-10 : 9780674042605
ISBN-13 : 0674042603
Rating : 4/5 (05 Downloads)

Synopsis A Theory of Justice by : John RAWLS

Though the revised edition of A Theory of Justice, published in 1999, is the definitive statement of Rawls's view, so much of the extensive literature on Rawls's theory refers to the first edition. This reissue makes the first edition once again available for scholars and serious students of Rawls's work.

The Capability Approach, Technology and Design

The Capability Approach, Technology and Design
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Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages : 258
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ISBN-10 : 9789400738799
ISBN-13 : 940073879X
Rating : 4/5 (99 Downloads)

Synopsis The Capability Approach, Technology and Design by : Ilse Oosterlaken

The capability approach of Martha Nussbaum and Amartya Sen places human capabilities at the centre stage of discussions about justice, equality, development and the quality of life. It rejects too much emphasis on mere preference satisfaction or resource provision and highlights the importance of human agency and freedom. This approach has already significantly influenced different fields of application, such as economics and development studies. Only recently have scholars started to explore its relevance for and application to the area of technology and design, which can be crucial factors in the expansion of human capabilities. How does technology influence human capabilities? What difference could a capability approach make to policies and practices of applying ICT in development processes in the South? How can we criticize and improve the design of technology from the perspective of the capability approach? The authors of this volume explore the implications of the capability approach for technology & design and together create the first volume on this emerging topic.