HISTORY 234
History of Medicine in the Western World from the 18th Century to the Present
This course surveys Western medical practice from the 18th century to today. We discuss medical practice from perspectives of healers and patients, as well as institutions, asking: Who has practiced medicine? How did practitioners claim legitimacy? How have changes in medical thinking changed the practice of medicine?
Prerequisites & course information
(4; 3 in the half-term). (ID). May not be repeated for credit.
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026-2027
Catalogue variants
- History of Medicine in the Western World from the 18th Century to the Present · Undergraduate credit