Chapter 11

पाठ्यक्रम अभिकल्प समिति

This section provides information about the curriculum design committee responsible for the preparation and review of the textbook 'राजनीतिक सिद्धांत एवं चिंतन' (Political Theory & Thought). It lists the chairperson, coordinators, and members from various universities and colleges who contributed to the creation of the course material. The section also mentions the editor and the academic as well as administrative arrangements involved in the production of the textbook. The committee comprises experienced professors, associate professors, and lecturers from prominent institutions such as Vardhman Mahaveer Open University (VMOU), Kota, University of Allahabad, Mohanlal Sukhadia University, Rajasthan University, and others. The section emphasizes the collaborative and scholarly approach taken in the development of the curriculum, ensuring that the content is scientifically and technically accurate, and suitable for undergraduate students studying political science through distance education.

• Lists the curriculum design committee members and their affiliations.
• Highlights the collaborative academic process behind the textbook.
• Mentions the editor and contributors for each unit.
• Specifies the copyright and reproduction policy of the material.
• 📌 Curriculum Design Committee: A group of subject experts responsible for planning, reviewing, and finalizing the syllabus and content of the textbook.
• 📌 Editor: The academic in charge of editing and ensuring the quality of the textbook content.

अनुक्रमणिका

This section presents the table of contents for the textbook 'राजनीतिक सिद्धांत एवं चिंतन' (Political Theory & Thought). It systematically lists all the units (इकाई) included in the course, along with their respective page numbers. The units cover foundational and advanced topics in political science, including definitions, concepts, and the thoughts of major Western political philosophers. The table of contents is structured to guide students through the logical progression of political theory, starting from basic definitions and moving towards complex theories and thinkers. Notable units include the definition and scope of politics, the changing role of the state, rights, liberty, citizenship, democracy, and detailed studies of thinkers like Plato, Aristotle, Machiavelli, Hobbes, Locke, Rousseau, Karl Marx, John Rawls, multiculturalism, and globalization. This comprehensive structure ensures that students gain a holistic understanding of political theory and thought.

• Lists all 16 units of the textbook with page numbers.
• Covers both foundational concepts and key Western political thinkers.
• Provides a roadmap for systematic study of political theory.
• Ensures coverage of both theory and practical aspects of politics.
• 📌 Unit (इकाई): A major section or chapter of the textbook focused on a specific theme or thinker.
• 📌 Table of Contents (अनुक्रमणिका): An organized listing of all chapters and their starting pages in the textbook.