Amartya Sen’s Capability Approach and Social Justice in Education Paperback

Author
Walker, Melanie, Unterhalter, Elaine
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan
Published
20100720
ISBN
9780230104594
ISBN registration area
English-language area (ISBN 978-0)

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.