Description
About the Author
Sabina Alkire coordinates a research and learning programme on Culture and Poverty in the Poverty Group at the World Bank. She is also a deacon in the Anglican Church.
Reviews
... essential reading for anyone who wants to take the capability approach forward, and it will certainly become a reference point for much future work in this area. * Economics and Philosophy *
This book is very careful and accurate in its explanation of Sen's work. It is very well referenced and Alkire demonstrates a profound knowledge of Sen's work. Valuing Freedoms provides a detailed example of how the capability approach can be used for a very messy and practical task, without systematically narrowing the approach down to a technical tool or an algorithm that 'measures' non-quantifiable dimensions. As such, it should be able to convince quite a few critics. * Economics and Philosophy *
Valuing Freedoms is a major contribution to the further development and advancement of the capability approach. * Economics and Philosophy *
... the book is well-referenced and contributes to the development of Sen's capability approach ... good reading for economists and non-economists interested in the capability approach. * Journal of International Development *
Book Information
ISBN 9780199245796
Author Sabina Alkire
Format Hardback
Page Count 356
Imprint Oxford University Press
Publisher Oxford University Press
Weight(grams) 664g
Dimensions(mm) 241mm * 162mm * 24mm