Amartya Sen

Amartya SenDiscover the brilliance of Amartya Sen, one of the most influential economists and philosophers of our time, through this insightful book. Ideal for students, scholars, and global activists, this comprehensive guide introduces the extraordinary range of Sens ideas concerning poverty, inequality, gender discrimination, and social justice. Written by Lawrence Hamilton, this book serves as an accessible entry point into Sens influential work in

Discover the brilliance of Amartya Sen, one of the most influential economists and philosophers of our time, through this insightful book. Ideal for students, scholars, and global activists, this comprehensive guide introduces the extraordinary range of Sen’s ideas concerning poverty, inequality, gender discrimination, and social justice. Written by Lawrence Hamilton, this book serves as an accessible entry point into Sen’s influential work in development economics and social choice theory. With elegant prose, Hamilton analyzes Sen's critiques of major philosophical frameworks and emphasizes his groundbreaking concept of capabilities, offering a fresh perspective on issues that affect society today. Each chapter delves into Sen’s contributions to political philosophy, ethics, and Indian political economy, making it an essential resource for those seeking to understand contemporary global debates. Whether you are studying for an exam, writing a thesis, or simply interested in economics and social sciences, this book will illuminate the complexities of modern-day dilemmas. Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. Condition: BRAND NEW. ISBN: 9781509519859. Year: 2019. Publisher: John Wiley & Sons (UK). Pages: 240.

Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781509519859
Year: 2019
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons (UK)
Pages: 240


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Amartya Sen is one of the world™s best-known voices for the poor, the destitute and the downtrodden and an inspiration for policy makers and activists across the globe. He has also contributed almost without peer to the study of economics, philosophy and politics, transforming social choice theory, development economics, ethics, political philosophy and Indian political economy, to list but a few.


This book offers a much-needed introduction to Amartya Sen™s extraordinary variety of ideas. Lawrence Hamilton provides an excellent, accessible guide to the full range of Sen™s writings, contextualizing his ideas and summarizing the associated debates. In elegant prose, Hamilton reconstructs Sen™s critiques of the major philosophies of his time, assesses his now famous concern for capabilities as an alternative for thinking about poverty, inequality, gender discrimination, development, democracy and justice, and unearths some overlooked gems. Throughout, these major theoretical and philosophical achievements are subjected to rigorous scrutiny.


Amartya Sen is a major work on one of the most influential economists and philosophers of the last couple of centuries. It will be invaluable to students and scholars across the humanities and social sciences and an excellent guide for policy makers, legislators and global activists.