Amartya Sen's Capability Approach and Social Justice in Education

Name: Amartya Sen's Capability Approach and Social Justice in Education
Author: Melanie Walker

Gebonden Engels 2007 9781403975041

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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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ISBN13:9781403975041

Taal:Engels

Bindwijze:gebonden

Uitgever:Palgrave Macmillan US

Hoofdrubriek:Mens en maatschappij, Mens en maatschappij

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The Capability Approach: Its Potential for Work in Education; M.Walker & E.Unterhalter PART I: THEORETICAL PERSPECTIVES ON THE CAPABILITY APPROACH AND EDUCATION Education as a Basic Capability; L.Terzi Situating Education in the Human Capabilities Approach; P.Flores-Crespo Developing Capabilities and the Management of Trust; R.Bates Distribution of What for Achieving Equality in Education? The Case of Education for All; E.Unterhalter & H.Brighouse Needs, Rights and Capabilities - E.Unterhalter PART II: APPLICATIONS OF THE CAPABILITY APPROACH IN EDUCATION Freedom through Education: Measuring Capabilities in Girls' Schooling; R.Vaughan Education and Capabilities in Bangladesh; J.Raynor South African Girls' Lives and Capabilities; M.Walker Children's Valued Capabilities; M.Biggeri Higher Education and Well Being; L.Deprez & S.Butler PART III: TAKING THE CAPABILITY APPROACH FORWARD IN EDUCATION Education, Agency and Social Justice; E.Unterhalter & M.Walker