Jonathan Wolff

Disadvantage

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ISBN 13:
9780199655588
author:
Jonathan Wolff
format:
Paperback
publisher:
Oxford University Press, Usa
language:
English
Publication Year:
2013
Pages:
248
Dimensions:
6.10 (w) x 9.10 (h) x 0.60 (d)
Genre:
General & Miscellaneous Law, General & Miscellaneous Social Policies, General & Miscellaneous - Politics & Government, Inequality, Social Marginality
Condition:
New
Availability:
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£45.07

Description

Disadvantage: A Philosophical Analysis of Inequality. This book offers a rigorous and analytical approach to understanding disadvantage, exploring its nature, measurement, and implications for policy. Jonathan Wolff and Avner de-Shalit examine the concept of disadvantage in relation to capability theory, identifying key components such as risk and insecurity. The authors present a pluralist analysis of disadvantage, highlighting how it can 'cluster' across different aspects of life, making it more manageable to identify the least advantaged individuals. They also discuss strategies for addressing these disadvantages, including focusing on 'corrosive disadvantages' that perpetuate further inequalities. By combining theoretical insights with empirical research and real-world examples, Wolff and de-Shalit provide a comprehensive framework for understanding and addressing disadvantage in societies.

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