From ‘human capital’ theory to ‘capability theory ’ as a driver of curriculum reform: A reflection on the educational implications of the work of Amartya Sen in the light of John Dewey ’s account of educational values

Knowledge Production: Research Work in Interesting Times

Volumn , Issue , 2013, Pages 142-165

  Elliott, John ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF EAST ANGLIA   (United Kingdom)

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DOI: 10.4324/9780203609156     Document Type: Chapter

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