Inequality Reexamined by Nobel laureate Amartya Sen offers a profound critique of traditional views on inequality, advocating for a broader perspective that includes capabilities and opportunities. Sen challenges conventional metrics like income or utility, proposing instead the "capability approach," which emphasizes individuals' real freedoms to achieve valued ways of living. He argues that true equality should focus on what people are able to do and be, considering factors such as health, education, and participation in society. By addressing the question "equality of what?", Sen shifts the discourse towards a more comprehensive understanding of human development and social justice.
| Genre | Development economics – a foundational work on equality and freedom |
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| ISBN | 9786009648245 |
| Persian Title | کتاب برابری و آزادی اثر آمارتیا سن |
| Core Theme | Argues that true development must be measured by individual freedoms |
| Writing Style & Theme | Rigorous and accessible – a landmark in welfare economics |
| Weight | 350 g |
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| Condition | New |
| Product Type | Printed Book |
| Genre | Sociology |
| Format | Paperback |
| Language | Persian |
| Origin | Indian |
| Author | Amartya Sen |
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