Chaudhary, Anil2024-12-052024-12-050000Chaudhary, A. Towards an Epistemology of Participatory Research. PRIA, New Delhi.http://192.9.200.215:4000/handle/123456789/279The book provides a detailed critique of dominant knowledge production systems and reflects on the evolution of participatory research. It examines structural, linguistic, and thematic controls historically imposed on knowledge systems, arguing for democratized and community-centric approaches.This work explores the epistemological framework of participatory research (PR) within the socio-historical context of Asia. It delves into how knowledge production and distribution have been shaped by power dynamics, structural controls, and thematic content. Highlighting lessons from history, the author critiques conventional research methodologies and argues for a holistic vision of PR, emphasizing the importance of community knowledge systems.enParticipatory ResearchEpistemologyCommunity Knowledge SystemsStructural Controls in Knowledge ProductionHistorical PerspectivesBook chapter