Amartya Sen's Capability Approach and Social Justice in Education

Type

Book

Authors

Melanie Walker

Elaine Unterhalter

ISBN 10

0230104592

ISBN 13

9780230104594

Tags

Organic, Social Sciences, Sociology, Philosophy & Social Aspects, Reform & Policy, Curricula, Curriculum & Instruction, Educational Philosophy, Chemistry

Description

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. - from Amzon

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