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  • Sustainable Human Development

    A New Territorial and People-Centred Perspective

    Series series Political Science and International Studies (R0)
    Integrating Amartya Sen's approach with the literature on place-based territorial development processes, this book recognises the interplay between the evolution of local development systems and the expansion of individual and collective capabilities. ... Read more

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  • Navigating Transitions to Sustainable Human Development

    Frameworks, Evidence and Policies

    This book introduces an innovative framework for Sustainable Human Development, highlighting how achieving a balance between human well-being and planetary boundaries requires moving beyond growth-focused horizons. Leading experts present integrated approaches, mapping a clear path for future transitions.Chapters explore current and future sustainable and inclusive well-being, using the ... Read more

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  • Agency and Participation in Childhood and Youth

    International Applications of the Capability Approach in Schools and Beyond

    Agency and Participation in Childhood and Youth presents new critical engagement in conceptualising the roles of youth agency and participation in education, development and the pursuit of social justice. Theoretically, the book is framed within the paradigm of the capability approach, initially developed by Nobel Laureate, Amartya Sen, and further differentiated by others, including philosopher, ... Read more

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  • Social Entrepreneurship and Social Innovation

    Ecosystems for Inclusion in Europe

    Series series Routledge Studies in Innovation, Organizations and Technology
    This book provides comprehensive and advanced analysis of the characteristics of social entrepreneurship in Europe. It offers innovative, up-todate research on the ecosystems of social entrepreneurship, the behavior of social entrepreneurs, their ability to produce social innovation, social capital and social inclusion, and the role of stakeholders in fostering socially oriented businesses. ... Read more

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  • Ethical Finance and Prosperity

    Beyond Environmental, Social and Governance Investing

    Series series Routledge International Studies in Money and Banking
    The debate on connections between economic activity and socio-environmental impact has become increasingly relevant. As a result, ethical finance is emerging from its niche. However, the terms "ethical finance" and "sustainable finance" are often confused and overlapping, and the risk of greenwashing is high. Many authors suggest the need of a paradigm shift because the present economic system is ... Read more

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  • The Capability Approach, Empowerment and Participation

    Concepts, Methods and Applications

    Series series Political Science and International Studies (R0)
    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 ... Read more

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  • Children and the Capability Approach

    Edited by M. Biggeri, J. Ballet, F. Comim ...
    Series series Social Sciences (R0)
    Exploring a wide variety of case studies and developmental issues from a capability perspective, this book is an original contribution to both development and children's studies that raises a strong case for placing children's issues at the core of human development. ... Read more

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  • Understanding the Lived Experiences of Persons with Disabilities in Nine Countries

    Active Citizenship and Disability in Europe Volume 2

    Series series Routledge Advances in Disability Studies
    Over the last three decades, a number of reforms have taken place in European social policy with an impact on the opportunities for persons with disabilities to be full and active members of society. The policy reforms have aimed to change the balance between citizens’ rights and duties and the opportunities to enjoy choice and autonomy, live in the community and participate in political decision ... Read more

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  • Asian Informal Workers

    Global Risks Local Protection

    Series series Routledge Studies in the Growth Economies of Asia
    This thoroughly researched volume surveys the nature and extent of 'informal' work in Asia, which is a powerful and under-studied force in the region.After over half a century of development, even in the fast growing economies of Asia, the formal sector, and industrial jobs have grown rather slowly, and most non-agricultural employment growth has occurred in the informal economy. At the same time ... Read more

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    Originally published in 1995, this book offers a crucial view of the implementation of legislation for the integration of pupils with special educational needs in EU countries at the time. The match or mismatch between the rhetoric and reality, between the policy and the practice are reviewed by presenters from a recent appraisal of progress in individual national contexts. Authors are critical of ... Read more

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  • Economic Complexity and Human Development

    How Economic Diversification and Social Networks Affect Human Agency and Welfare

    Series series Routledge Studies in Development Economics
    This book combines the human development approach and innovation economics in order to explore the effects that structural economic change has on human development.While economic diversification can provide valuable new social choices and capabilities, it also tends to lead to more complex decision processes and changes to the set of capabilities required by people to self-determine their future. ... Read more

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