Unnayan O Swakshamata

• Author: Amartya Sen
• Genre: Arthaniti (Economics)
• ISBN: 9788177564242
• Pages: 356
• Weight: 543 grams

Key Features:

• Exploring Development and Empowerment: Nobel laureate Amartya Sen's Unnayan O Swakshamata delves into the foundational issues of welfare economics. Combining economics and philosophy, Sen introduces the moral dimension to key economic issues, making his work a critical exploration of both social justice and economic development.
• The Concept of Self-Empowerment: In this book, Sen emphasizes that the ultimate goal of development is the spread of self-empowerment and its attributes among the oppressed. He argues that self-empowerment is the most effective way to promote social welfare and improve individuals' lives, especially in a world where many are still shackled by poverty, social exclusion, and political oppression.
• Interconnections of Values, Institutions, and Development: Sen intricately weaves together the relationship between social values, political institutions, and freedom, analyzing how markets, political parties, the judiciary, and media all contribute to both individual freedoms and development. His argument extends beyond economic wealth to a broader concept of well-being and human capabilities.
• A Global Perspective: Translated into more than 25 languages, this work provides profound insights into the social and economic dynamics of development. Sen’s work on economic development, social justice, and human rights is a landmark in the field, making a significant contribution to understanding the challenges of freedom, equality, and opportunity in contemporary societies.

About the Author:
Amartya Sen, awarded the Nobel Prize in Economics in 1998, is currently a professor at Harvard University. Previously, he served as the Master of Trinity College, Cambridge, from 1998 to 2004. His recent works include Development as Freedom, Rationality and Freedom, The Argumentative Indian, and Identity and Violence: The Illusion of Destiny, all of which have been translated into numerous languages.