The Capability Approach and the Praxis of Development
Title | The Capability Approach and the Praxis of Development PDF eBook |
Author | S. Deneulin |
Publisher | Springer |
Pages | 252 |
Release | 2006-01-27 |
Genre | Business & Economics |
ISBN | 0230627250 |
The book examines the extent to which Amartya Sen's conception of 'development as freedom' can be a guide for development policy. It argues that the theoretical foundations of the conception need to be expanded, and that it needs to give more attention to collective and historical dimensions if it is to address poverty effectively.
An Introduction to the Human Development and Capability Approach
Title | An Introduction to the Human Development and Capability Approach PDF eBook |
Author | Séverine Deneulin |
Publisher | IDRC |
Pages | 378 |
Release | 2009 |
Genre | Business & Economics |
ISBN | 184407806X |
First Published in 2009. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.
The Capability Approach, Technology and Design
Title | The Capability Approach, Technology and Design PDF eBook |
Author | Ilse Oosterlaken |
Publisher | Springer Science & Business Media |
Pages | 258 |
Release | 2012-03-28 |
Genre | Philosophy |
ISBN | 940073879X |
The capability approach of Martha Nussbaum and Amartya Sen places human capabilities at the centre stage of discussions about justice, equality, development and the quality of life. It rejects too much emphasis on mere preference satisfaction or resource provision and highlights the importance of human agency and freedom. This approach has already significantly influenced different fields of application, such as economics and development studies. Only recently have scholars started to explore its relevance for and application to the area of technology and design, which can be crucial factors in the expansion of human capabilities. How does technology influence human capabilities? What difference could a capability approach make to policies and practices of applying ICT in development processes in the South? How can we criticize and improve the design of technology from the perspective of the capability approach? The authors of this volume explore the implications of the capability approach for technology & design and together create the first volume on this emerging topic.
New Frontiers of the Capability Approach
Title | New Frontiers of the Capability Approach PDF eBook |
Author | Flavio Comim |
Publisher | Cambridge University Press |
Pages | 671 |
Release | 2018-10-25 |
Genre | Business & Economics |
ISBN | 1108567975 |
For over three decades, the capability approach proposed and developed by Amartya Sen and Martha Nussbaum has had a distinct impact on development theories and approaches because it goes beyond an economic conception of development and engages with the normative aspects of development. This book explores the new frontiers of the capability approach and its links to human development in three main areas. First, it delves into the philosophical foundations of the approach, re-examining its links to concepts of common good, collective agency and epistemic diversity. Secondly, it addresses its 'operational frontier', aiming to give inclusive explanations of some of the most advanced methods available for capability researchers. Thirdly, it offers a wide range of the applications of this approach, as carried out by a mix of renowned capability scholars and researchers from different disciplines. This broad interdisciplinary range includes the areas of human and sustainable development, inequalities, labour markets, education, special needs, cities, urban planning, housing, social capital and happiness studies, among others.
The Cambridge Handbook of the Capability Approach
Title | The Cambridge Handbook of the Capability Approach PDF eBook |
Author | Enrica Chiappero-Martinetti |
Publisher | Cambridge University Press |
Pages | 966 |
Release | 2020-11-19 |
Genre | Business & Economics |
ISBN | 1108882889 |
This landmark handbook collects in a single volume the current state of cutting-edge research on the capability approach. It includes a comprehensive introduction to the approach as well as new research from leading scholars in this increasingly influential multi-disciplinary field, including the pioneers of capability research, Martha C. Nussbaum and Amartya Sen. Incorporating both approachable introductory chapters and more in-depth analysis relating to the central philosophical, conceptual and theoretical issues of capability research, this handbook also includes analytical and measurement tools, as well as policy approaches which have emerged in the recent literature. The handbook will be an invaluable resource for students approaching the capability approach for the first time as well as for researchers engaged in advanced research in a wide range of disciplines, including development studies, economics, gender studies, political science and political philosophy.
The Capability Approach, Empowerment and Participation
Title | The Capability Approach, Empowerment and Participation PDF eBook |
Author | David Alexander Clark |
Publisher | Springer |
Pages | 439 |
Release | 2019-05-15 |
Genre | Social Science |
ISBN | 1137352302 |
This book explores the linkages between Amartya Sen’s Capability Approach and participatory forms of development – especially those associated with critical pedagogy and empowerment from the bottom-up. It shows how the capability approach and the participatory movement can complement and reinforce each other helping to ensure that democratic principles are respected and become the foundation for sustainable human development. The Capability Approach provides guiding principles for protecting the transformative roots of participation (safeguarding ownership, accountability and empowerment), while participation delivers vital methods for making the Capability Approach operational. Divided into three overlapping parts that focus on concepts, methods and applications, this work draws on diverse fieldwork experiences to unpack power relations, address adaptive preferences, explore individual and collective agency, consider new partnerships for development, and develop innovative concepts.
The Capability Approach
Title | The Capability Approach PDF eBook |
Author | S. Ibrahim |
Publisher | Springer |
Pages | 288 |
Release | 2014-07-22 |
Genre | Business & Economics |
ISBN | 1137001437 |
How can human capabilities be articulated and promoted in practice? How can the challenges encountered in its application be addressed? This volume answers these research questions through nine country case studies from the Global North and the Global South.