Enhancing Capabilities
Author | : Hans-Uwe Otto |
Publisher | : Verlag Barbara Budrich |
Total Pages | : 236 |
Release | : 2013-01-30 |
ISBN-10 | : 9783847403395 |
ISBN-13 | : 3847403397 |
Rating | : 4/5 (397 Downloads) |
Download or read book Enhancing Capabilities written by Hans-Uwe Otto and published by Verlag Barbara Budrich. This book was released on 2013-01-30 with total page 236 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The volume suggests a capability perspective for evaluating welfare and educational policies. Capabilities are conceptualized as people’s freedom to choose and conduct a life they have reason to value. The contributions of this volume analyze what social institutions – in particular in the field of education and welfare – may provide in order to enhance capabilities in particular for most vulnerable people.