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ISBN
9780385720274
Book Title
Development As Freedom
Publisher
Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group
Item Length
7.9 in
Publication Year
2000
Format
Trade Paperback
Language
English
Item Height
0.8 in
Author
Amartya Sen
Genre
Business & Economics, Political Science
Topic
Public Policy / Social Policy, Development / Business Development, Development / Economic Development, Political Freedom, Free Enterprise, Development / Sustainable Development
Item Weight
10.6 Oz
Item Width
5.1 in
Number of Pages
384 Pages

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By the winner of the 1988 Nobel Prize in Economics, an essential and paradigm-altering framework for understanding economic development--for both rich and poor--in the twenty-first century. Freedom, Sen argues, is both the end and most efficient means of sustaining economic life and the key to securing the general welfare of the world's entire population. Releasing the idea of individual freedom from association with any particular historical, intellectual, political, or religious tradition, Sen clearly demonstrates its current applicability and possibilities. In the new global economy, where, despite unprecedented increases in overall opulence, the contemporary world denies elementary freedoms to vast numbers--perhaps even the majority of people--he concludes, it is still possible to practically and optimistically restain a sense of social accountability. Development as Freedom is essential reading.

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Publisher
Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group
ISBN-10
0385720270
ISBN-13
9780385720274
eBay Product ID (ePID)
1653133

Product Key Features

Book Title
Development As Freedom
Number of Pages
384 Pages
Language
English
Topic
Public Policy / Social Policy, Development / Business Development, Development / Economic Development, Political Freedom, Free Enterprise, Development / Sustainable Development
Publication Year
2000
Genre
Business & Economics, Political Science
Author
Amartya Sen
Format
Trade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height
0.8 in
Item Weight
10.6 Oz
Item Length
7.9 in
Item Width
5.1 in

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Reviews
"Fascinating. . . . The overall argument [is] eloquent and probing." --The New York Times "A new approach . . . refreshing, thoughtful, and human. Sen's optimism and no-nonsense proposals leave one feeling that perhaps there is a solution." --Business Week "The . . . perspective that Mr. Sen describes and advocates has great attractions.  Chief among them is that, by cutting through the sterile debate for or against the market, it makes it easier to ask sharper questions about public policy." --The Economist, "Fascinating. . . . The overall argument [is] eloquent and probing." -- The New York Times "A new approach . . . refreshing, thoughtful, and human. Sen's optimism and no-nonsense proposals leave one feeling that perhaps there is a solution." -- Business Week "The . . . perspective that Mr. Sen describes and advocates has great attractions.  Chief among them is that, by cutting through the sterile debate for or against the market, it makes it easier to ask sharper questions about public policy." -- The Economist
Dewey Edition
21
Target Audience
Trade
Dewey Decimal
330.1/22

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  • Thought provoking. A new look at development.

    This book is definitely a refreshing look at development, not just solely about economics but includes important aspects like health, democracy, the social contract, etc. One of the few things I've read that includes all of these things into one paradigm of thought. Though full of information, theory, evidence, etc. This book can be very repetitive at some points, which can be a little annoying but once you get the main jist of his argument you can skim over the repetitious stuff. Definitely a worthwhile read for anyone interested in international development.

  • Great book by Nobel prize Amartya Sen.

    Excellent book, this author is an amazing example of economic philosophy in the world.The book gives a broader perspective of third world nations.

  • Review!

    Great book! I bought this book for one of my classes and I really thought it was a good, interesting book!

  • Thank you!

    I bought this for a class, and I like Sen's ideas. One annoying thing about his writing style is that he always says he will discuss a concept later in the book.

  • Poor Seller

    Sold the book without having to send. After 45 days justifying the delay just told: "Probably happens something on the sending process and we don't have another book to send to you." At least, he was honest and sent my money back.