A towering figure in the field of economics, Amartya Sen is perhaps best known for his work on poverty and famine, as inspired by events from his boyhood home in West Bengal, India. But he has
... actually called many places home and together they form a profoundly truthful vision of both twentieth- and twenty-first-century life. One of the most distinguished minds of our time, Sen interweaves scenes from his remarkable life with candid philosophical reflections on economics, welfare, and social justice, demonstrating how his experiences in Asia, Europe, and later America vitally informed his work. Read More