Amartya Sen's Capability Approach and Social Justice in Education

Walker, Melanie; Unterhalter, Elaine

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.

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Published by: Palgrave Macmillan

Publication Date: 2007-08-10

Format: Hardcover

ISBN-13: 9781403975041

DOI: 10.1057/9780230604810

Dimensions: 216cm x140cm

Pages: 277