TY - BOOK AU - Fukuda-Parr,Sakiko (ed) AU - Kumar, A K Shiva (ed) TI - Handbook of human development: concepts, measures, and policies SN - 9780195692334 U1 - 338.9 PY - 2009/// CY - New Delhi PB - Oxford University Press KW - Economic development KW - Handbooks, manuals, etc KW - Economic policy KW - Quality of life KW - Social policy N1 - Human development assumes a special significance in todays world of increasing affluence, expanding technological innovations, and rapid globalization. Defined as an enhancement of capabilities and an expansion of freedoms, the perspective is particularly critical as we collectively think of solutions to end global poverty, promote human security, and establish a just and peaceful society for all.This handbook contains key readings by eminent experts who have shaped the concept and practice of human development over the past fifteen years ER -