An introduction to the human development and capability approach freedom and agency
Aimed at 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 also clarifies key concepts and fosters debate on a number of critical issues. The book offers new pers...
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| Formato: | Libro electrónico |
| Idioma: | Inglés |
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London ; Sterling, Va. : Ottawa, Ont. :
Earthscan
2009.
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| Edición: | 1st ed |
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| Ver en Biblioteca Universitat Ramon Llull: | https://discovery.url.edu/permalink/34CSUC_URL/1im36ta/alma991009798362706719 |
| Sumario: | Aimed at 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 also clarifies key concepts and fosters debate on a number of critical issues. The book offers new perspectives on a wide range of topics, which include the conceptualisation and measurement of well-being and inequality; the role of markets and economic growth in promoting development; the importance of democracy and public debate; culture and religion; health; equality and justice; and the connectio |
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| Notas: | Description based upon print version of record. |
| Descripción Física: | 1 online resource (377 p.) |
| Bibliografía: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| ISBN: | 9786612402203 9781552504703 9781136574924 9781282402201 9781136574917 9781849770026 |
