'Amartya Sen's monumental work has created new foundations for research, policy and action in a wide range of fields. This concise, lucid and lively book will be of immense value to anyone interested in Sen's essential ideas.'
Jean Drèze, Delhi School of Economics
'This is a real tour de force examination of key ideas championed by Amartya Sen. Well written and insightful, it's a perfect introduction to one of the world's greatest minds.'
Thom Brooks, Professor of Law and Government and Dean of Durham Law School, Durham University
Lawrence Hamilton is Professor of Political Studies at the University of the Witwatersrand (Wits) and the SARChI/Newton Research Professor in Political Theory, University of Cambridge and Wits.