Chapter 18

पाठ्यक्रम अभिकल्प समिति

This section provides details about the curriculum design committee responsible for the creation and editing of the Social Anthropology course material at Vardhman Mahaveer Open University, Kota. It lists the chairperson, coordinators, and members, along with their academic titles and affiliations. The section also mentions the editorial team and contributors for different units of the course, ensuring academic rigor and comprehensive coverage of the subject. The academic and administrative structure is outlined, including roles such as Vice Chancellor, Director (Academic), and production department officials. The section emphasizes the collaborative effort in developing the course material and the importance of copyright, stating that reproduction of any part of the material without written permission is prohibited.

• Lists the curriculum design committee members and their academic credentials.
• Mentions the editor and writers for specific units of the course.
• Outlines the academic and administrative structure of the university.
• Highlights the copyright policy for the course material.
• 📌 Curriculum Design Committee: Group responsible for planning and structuring the course.
• 📌 Editor: Academic overseeing the editing of course material.
• 📌 Copyright: Legal protection of the course material against unauthorized reproduction.

अनुक्रमणिका

The 'अनुक्रमणिका' (Index) section provides a detailed table of contents for the Social Anthropology course. It is divided into four main parts: Primary Concepts of Anthropology, Primitive Institutions, Indian Tribes, and Specific Tribes of Rajasthan. Each unit is named and page numbers are provided for easy navigation. The index covers topics such as the meaning and definition of social anthropology, its relationship with sociology, social structure, family, marriage, kinship, culture, religion, primitive political systems, law and economy, problems and development plans for tribes in India and Rajasthan, and specific tribal groups like Bhil, Meena, Garasia, Sahariya, Raibari, Sansi, and Gadolia Lohar. The last units focus on the major problems and development efforts for Rajasthan's tribes.

• Divides the course into four main parts for systematic study.
• Lists all units with their titles and corresponding page numbers.
• Covers both theoretical and practical aspects of social anthropology.
• Includes specific focus on Rajasthan's tribal groups and their issues.
• 📌 Index: Structured list of units and topics in the course.
• 📌 Unit: Individual section focusing on a specific aspect of social anthropology.
• 📌 Tribes: Distinct social groups studied in anthropology.