Cairns and Stephenson present a case for the development of human capability in life, in work, and in the lifespace. They trace the development of the capability concept, arguing that it embraces and goes beyond competence.

SAGE Library of Educational Thought and Practice

The SAGE Library of Educational Thought and Practice major works series encapsulates and disseminates the seminal works in the field of educational science and collects together those articles and essays which have been most influential in shaping and driving the discipline.

Each multivolume set presents readers with a collection of both classical and contemporary published works sourced from the foremost publications in the field by an internationally renowned editor or editorial team. Each set includes a full...