Bibliograph

Creating capabilities, the human development approach, Martha C. Nussbaum

Type

Label

Creating capabilities, the human development approach, Martha C. Nussbaum

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 211-230) and index

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Creating capabilities

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

676725360

Responsibility statement

Martha C. Nussbaum

Sub title

the human development approach

Summary

This is a primer on the "Capabilities Approach," Nussbaum's innovative model for assessing human progress. She argues that much humanitarian policy today violates basic human values; instead, she offers a unique means of redirecting government and development policy toward helping each of us lead a full and creative life

Table Of Contents

A woman seeking justice -- The central capabilities -- A necessary counter-theory -- Fundamental entitlements -- Cultural diversity -- The nation and global justice -- Philosophical influences -- Capabilities and contemporary issues

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