Chapter 17

Course Development Committee

This section provides detailed information about the academic and editorial team responsible for the creation of the textbook 'आधुनिक विश्व: 1453-1945' (Modern World: 1453-1945), published by Vardhman Mahaveer Open University, Kota. The committee includes the Chairperson, Coordinators, Members, Editors, and Unit Authors. Their academic affiliations and roles are listed, highlighting the collaborative effort involved in preparing the curriculum and study material. The committee comprises professors and lecturers from various universities across Rajasthan and other states, ensuring a wide range of expertise in history. The section also mentions the academic and administrative arrangements, including the Vice-Chancellor, Director of Faculty, and production officers. The textbook's production details, including copyright information and ISBN, are also provided. The textbook is protected under copyright, and reproduction without written permission from the university is prohibited.

• Lists the academic and editorial team responsible for the textbook.
• Includes Chairperson, Coordinators, Members, Editors, and Unit Authors.
• Mentions academic and administrative arrangements.
• Provides copyright and production details.
• 📌 Course Development Committee: The group of academic experts responsible for designing and preparing the curriculum and study material.
• 📌 Editor: The person responsible for reviewing and finalizing the content.
• 📌 Unit Author: Subject expert who writes specific units or chapters.

Table of Contents

The Table of Contents outlines the structure of the textbook 'आधुनिक विश्व: 1453-1945' (Modern World: 1453-1945). It lists 20 units, each covering a significant theme or event in world history from the Renaissance to the establishment of the United Nations. Each unit is assigned a specific page range, making it easy for students to locate topics. The units cover the Renaissance, Reformation, Mercantilism, Industrial Revolution, American and French Revolutions, the Napoleonic Era, Imperialism in Africa, Asia, and Latin America, the unification of Italy and Germany, the Eastern Question, World Wars, the Russian Revolution, the Paris Peace Conference, the League of Nations, Fascism in Italy, Nazism in Germany, the Great Depression, and the founding of the United Nations. This comprehensive structure ensures that students gain a holistic understanding of the major political, economic, and social transformations that shaped the modern world.

• Lists 20 units covering major world history events from 1453 to 1945.
• Each unit has a specific page range.
• Topics include Renaissance, Reformation, Revolutions, World Wars, and more.
• Provides a roadmap for the entire course.
• 📌 Unit: A chapter or section focusing on a specific historical theme or event.
• 📌 Table of Contents: An organized listing of all units/chapters in the textbook.