An introduction to the human development and capability approach : freedom and agency / edited by S everine Deneulin with Lila Shahani.

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Publication details: London ; Sterling, VA : Earthscan ; Ottawa, ON : International Development Research Centre, 2009.Description: xxi, 354 pages : illustrations ; 24 cmContent type:

text

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unmediated

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volume

ISBN:

9781844078059
1844078051
9781844078066
184407806X

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DDC classification:

302 22

LOC classification:

HM1033 .I595 2009

Other classification:

77.69
MR 6700
MS 8350

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Contents:

A normative framework for development / Sabina Alkire and S everine Deneulin -- The human development and capability approach / Sabina Alkire and S everine Deneulin -- Ideas related to human development / S everine Deneulin -- Economic growth / Randy Spence -- Equality and justice / Ingrid Robeyns -- Poverty and inequality measurement / Sabina Alkire and Maria Emma Santos -- Institutions, markets, and economic development / Susan Johnson -- Democracy and political participation / S everine Deneulin -- Education / Elaine Unterhalter -- Health / Proochista Ariana and Arif Naveed -- Culture and religion / Sarah White and S everine Deneulin -- Human development policy analysis / Randy Spence and S everine Deneulin -- Policy case studies / edited by S everine Deneulin and Lila Shahani.

Summary: Suitable for undergraduates and post-graduates in the social sciences, as well as development practitioners, this textbook provides an introduction to the human development and capability approach. It offers fresh perspectives on a range of topics, which include the conceptualisation and measurement of well-being and inequality.

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Includes bibliographical references and index.

Suitable for undergraduates and post-graduates in the social sciences, as well as development practitioners, this textbook provides an introduction to the human development and capability approach. It offers fresh perspectives on a range of topics, which include the conceptualisation and measurement of well-being and inequality.

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