In this major book Martha Nussbaum, one of the most innovative and influential philosophical voices of our time, proposes a new kind of feminism that is genuinely international, argues for an ethical underpinning to all thought about development planning and public policy, and dramatically moves bey
Women and human development : the capabilities approach
β Scribed by Martha Craven Nussbaum
- Publisher
- Cambridge University Press
- Year
- 2000
- Tongue
- English
- Series
- The John Robert Seeley lectures
- Category
- Library
No coin nor oath required. For personal study only.
β¦ Table of Contents
Content: Introduction : feminism and international development --
ch. 1. In defense of universal values --
ch. 2. Adaptive preferences and women's options --
ch. 3. The role of religion --
ch. 4. Love, care, and dignity.
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