PRA and anthropology: challenges and dilemmas

Publication year: 
1995

The first part of the article explores ten of the myths about PRA - for example, that it is quick, easy, that people involved are neutral, that it is not political - and attempts to debunk them. The second part discusses the relationship between anthropology and PRA and what they have to offer each other. It is concluded that PRA needs anthropology to continue the process of reflection, self-critique and theoretical and methodological enrichment. Conversely, anthropology needs an applied context to work effectively and make the most of the discipline's insights.

Interest groups: 
Academics and researchers from different disciplines will find this discussion of PRA and anthropology of interest
Source publication information
Journal Title: 
PLA notes
Volume: 
No. 24
Pages: 
17-20
Publisher
IIED
IIED, 3 Endsleigh St, London WC1H 0DD, UK
London
Publisher reference: 
International Institute for Environment and Development

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Shelfmark in IDS Resource Centre
E : Miscellaneous : RRA Notes/PLA 946
Post date: 01/01/2000 - 00:00