Lawrence Hamilton
Amartya Sen
Amartya Sen
- Condition: Brand new
- UK Delivery times: Usually arrives within 2 - 3 working days
- UK Shipping: Fee starts at £2.39. Subject to product weight & dimension
Couldn't load pickup availability
Excellent- More about Amartya Sen
Amartya Sen is a renowned economist and philosopher who has significantly contributed to economics, philosophy, and politics. Lawrence Hamilton's book provides an introduction to Sen's ideas, contextualizing his writings and summarizing debates. It examines Sen's critiques of major philosophies, his concern for capabilities, and his achievements in development economics, ethics, and political philosophy. The book is a valuable resource for students, scholars, and policy makers, offering insights into Sen's thought and its relevance to contemporary issues.
\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 240 pages
\n Publication date: 24 May 2019
\n Publisher: Polity Press
\n
Amartya Sen is a renowned figure who has dedicated his life to advocating for the marginalized and underprivileged, inspiring policymakers and activists worldwide. His profound contributions to economics, philosophy, and politics have reshaped social choice theory, development economics, ethics, political philosophy, and Indian political economy, among other fields. This book serves as a valuable introduction to Sen's diverse range of ideas. Lawrence Hamilton, in his insightful and accessible writing, provides a comprehensive guide to Sen's writings, contextualizing his ideas and summarizing the associated debates. Through elegant prose, Hamilton reconstructs Sen's critiques of major philosophical frameworks, assesses his influential concept of capabilities as an alternative to poverty, inequality, gender discrimination, development, democracy, and justice, and uncovers overlooked gems. Throughout, these theoretical and philosophical achievements are subjected to rigorous scrutiny, making this a major work on one of the most influential economists and philosophers of the last couple of centuries.
This book is a valuable resource for students and scholars across the humanities and social sciences, as well as for policy makers, legislators, and global activists. Sen's ideas continue to resonate and shape our understanding of social and economic issues, and this book provides a comprehensive and accessible entry point to his thought. It is a testament to Sen's enduring legacy and his ability to inspire change on a global scale.
\n Weight: 324g\n
Dimension: 154 x 230 x 14 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9781509519859\n \n
This item can be found in:
UK and International shipping information
UK and International shipping information
UK Delivery and returns information:
- Delivery within 2 - 3 days when ordering in the UK.
- Shipping fee for UK customers from £2.39. Fully tracked shipping service available.
- Returns policy: Return within 30 days of receipt for full refund.
International deliveries:
Shulph Ink now ships to Australia, Canada, France, Ireland, Italy, Germany, Spain, Netherlands, New Zealand and the United States of America.
- Delivery times: within 5 - 20 business days when ordering to France, Germany, Ireland, Spain, Canada and the United States. Up to 30 business days for Australia and New Zealand.
- Shipping fee: charges vary for overseas orders. Only tracked services are available for international orders.
- Customs charges: If ordering to addresses outside the United Kingdom, you may or may not incur additional customs and duties fees during local delivery.
