{"title":"Lawrence Hamilton","description":"\u003cp\u003eLawrence Hamilton offers insightful analyses within \u003cem\u003ePolitics \u0026amp; Current Affairs\u003c\/em\u003e, exploring the complex intersection of economic theory and global policy. His works engage with contemporary debates, drawing connections between intellectual thought and practical governance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders can expect thoughtful examinations that challenge conventional perspectives, shedding light on the forces shaping our world. Hamilton’s writing is both accessible and rigorous, appealing to those interested in the dynamics of political economy.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"amartya-sen-by-lawrence-hamilton-9781509519859","title":"Amartya Sen","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eAmartya Sen\u003c\/i\u003e is one of the world’s best-known voices for the poor, the destitute, and the downtrodden, and an inspiration for policy makers and activists across the globe. He has also contributed almost without peer to the study of economics, philosophy, and politics, transforming social choice theory, development economics, ethics, political philosophy, and Indian political economy, to list but a few.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis book offers a much-needed introduction to Amartya Sen’s extraordinary variety of ideas. Lawrence Hamilton provides an excellent, accessible guide to the full range of Sen’s writings, contextualising his ideas and summarising the associated debates. In elegant prose, Hamilton reconstructs Sen’s critiques of the major philosophies of his time, assesses his now famous concern for capabilities as an alternative for thinking about poverty, inequality, gender discrimination, development, democracy, and justice, and unearths some overlooked gems. Throughout, these major theoretical and philosophical achievements are subjected to rigorous scrutiny.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eAmartya Sen\u003c\/i\u003e is a major work on one of the most influential economists and philosophers of the last couple of centuries. It will be invaluable to students and scholars across the humanities and social sciences and an excellent guide for policy makers, legislators, and global activists.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47429751603436,"sku":"9781509519859","price":42.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781509519859.jpg?v=1774559952"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/lawrence-hamilton.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}