Chapter 13

पाठ्यक्रम अभिकल्प समिति

This section lists the curriculum design committee responsible for the creation and review of the Introductory Sociology textbook at Vardhman Mahaveer Open University, Kota. It includes the names, designations, and affiliations of the chairperson, coordinators, and members, as well as editors and lesson writers. The committee comprises eminent professors and assistant professors from various universities and colleges across Rajasthan and other parts of India. Their collective expertise ensures the academic rigor and quality of the textbook. The section also mentions the academic and administrative arrangements, production, and copyright information, emphasizing the collaborative and institutional nature of textbook development.

• Lists members of the curriculum design committee.
• Includes chairperson, coordinators, editors, and lesson writers.
• Mentions academic and administrative arrangements.
• Provides copyright and production details.
• 📌 Curriculum Design Committee: A group of experts responsible for planning and structuring the syllabus and content of the textbook.
• 📌 Editor: An academic responsible for reviewing and refining the content.
• 📌 Lesson Writer: Subject expert who authors specific units or chapters.

खण्ड-। समाजशास्त्र : एक परिचायक विवेचन

This section provides the structure and table of contents for the Sociology textbook. It is divided into three major parts (khands), each containing several units (ikais) that cover foundational and advanced concepts in Sociology. The first part introduces Sociology, its origin, development, and subject matter. The second part covers key sociological concepts such as society, community, culture, institution, status, role, social groups, norms, values, and social processes. The third part deals with sociological processes, including stratification, socialization, social control, social change, and major theories of social change. Each unit is listed with its title and page numbers, offering a roadmap for students to navigate the textbook systematically.

• Divides the textbook into three main parts.
• Lists all units with their titles and page numbers.
• Covers foundational and advanced sociological concepts.
• Helps students understand the scope and sequence of the syllabus.
• 📌 Unit (इकाई): A chapter or section focusing on a specific topic.
• 📌 Part (खण्ड): A major division in the textbook grouping related units.
• 📌 Table of Contents: An organized list of chapters and sections.