The Capability Approach: Its Potential for Work in Education; M.Walker & E.Unterhalter PART I: THEORETICAL PERSPECTIVES ON THE CAPABILITY APPROACH AND EDUCATION Education as a Basic Capability; L.Terzi Situating Education in the Human Capabilities Approach; P.Flores-Crespo Developing Capabilities and the Management of Trust; R.Bates Distribution of What for Achieving Equality in Education? The Case of Education for All; E.Unterhalter & H.Brighouse Needs, Rights and Capabilities - E.Unterhalter PART II: APPLICATIONS OF THE CAPABILITY APPROACH IN EDUCATION Freedom through Education: Measuring Capabilities in Girls' Schooling; R.Vaughan Education and Capabilities in Bangladesh; J.Raynor South African Girls' Lives and Capabilities; M.Walker Children's Valued Capabilities; M.Biggeri Higher Education and Well Being; L.Deprez & S.Butler PART III: TAKING THE CAPABILITY APPROACH FORWARD IN EDUCATION Education, Agency and Social Justice; E.Unterhalter & M.Walker