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Freedom, Sen argues, is both the end and most efficient means of sustaining economic life and the key to securing the general welfare of the world's entire population. Releasing the idea of individual freedom from association with any particular historical, intellectual, political, or religious tradition, Sen clearly demonstrates its current applicability and possibilities. In the new global economy, where, despite unprecedented increases in overall opulence, the contemporary world denies elementary freedoms to vast numbers--perhaps even the majority of people--he concludes, it is still possible to practically and optimistically restain a sense of social accountability. Development as Freedom is essential reading.]]> 82531 3.88 1164 156 1999 5 2 false Sun Apr 01 00:00:00 -0700 2007 Sat Apr 21 01:18:03 -0700 2007 Wed Dec 16 18:16:17 -0800 2009 more...]]>