Participatory Research

Revisiting the Roots

De: Rajesh Tandon

Narrado por: Virtual Voice

The aim of this book is to critically revisit the roots of the global participatory research movement and its practical elaboration in the Indian context. It explores early theoretical, conceptual and methodological innovations of participatory research and revisits its relevance in current development and political contexts. It explores the work of PRIA in participatory research and draws on writings of 17 renowned researchers, educationists and practitioners, who are close associates of PRIA.The book provides a historical perspective of participatory research as a critique of monopolistic research and elaborates its political role and contribution to social transformation. It critically analyzes the methodology of participatory research, and demonstrates dialogue, popular theatre and enumeration as early illustrations of the methodological innovations in participatory research.This collection aims at a conceptual and practical expansion of participatory research, as an approach towards participatory development. It is an excellent collection for development professionals, social science researchers and students of participatory development.