India development and participation Drèze, Jean. creator Sen, Amartya 1933- text bibliography Electronic books. enk Oxford Oxford University Press 2010 2nd ed. monographic eng remote 1 online resource (xxviii, 512 pages) This book explores the role of public action in eliminating deprivation and expanding human freedoms in India. The analysis is based on a broad and integrated view of development, which focuses on well-being and freedom rather than the standard indicators of economic growth. Introduction and approach -- Economic development and social opportunity -- India in comparative perspective -- India and China -- Basic education as a political issue -- Population, health and the environment -- Gender inequality and womens agency -- Security and democracy in a nuclear India -- Well beyond liberalization -- The practice of democracy. specialized Jean Drèze, Amartya Sen. Includes bibliographical references and index. a-ii--- India Economic conditions 1947- India Social conditions 1947- Inde Conditions économiques 1947- Inde Conditions sociales 1947- Economic history Social conditions India Since 1947 fast HC435.2 338.954 9780199257492 0199257493 9780191717826 0191717827 http://proxy.library.tamu.edu/login?url=https://academic.oup.com/book/6815 StDuBDS 100510 20260318180023.2 in00005705365 eng