Visions of Development is a path-breaking and original volume,
examining concepts and perceptions of human development through a
unique synthesis of empirical and philosophical work. The author
builds on the foundations of Sen and Nussbaum's capability
approach, now at the forefront of development studies. The book
aims to identify and clarify academic concepts of development, to
consider how poor people themselves perceive 'development' and
confronts abstract concepts of development with the views of
ordinary people. It represents the first systematic attempt to
construct a development ethic (list of valuable capabilities) that
is based directly on the values and experiences of the poor. David
Clark considers the case for viewing development in terms of the
expansion of human capabilities instead of some narrow conception
of utility or opulence; and develops a non-paternalistic
methodology for forging a development ethic that can respect the
values of all people. He then proceeds to develop an account of
human development based on the perceptions of people living in both
rural and urban locations in South Africa - Murraysburg and
Wallacedene respectively. A multidisciplinary and accessible text,
this challenging book will appeal not only to scholars and
researchers in development economics but also economic geographers,
social scientists and political economists. It will also be of
great interest to policymakers and practitioners.
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