Global History of Disease
Introduction to major themes in the history of medicine through the lens of disease. To be considered are the roles governments, medical practitioners, and patients play in the social construction of disease and health. Only one of the following may be counted: African and African Diaspora Studies 350R, 372D (Topic: Global History of Disease), History 366N (Topic: Global History of Disease), 366N (Topic 18). Three lecture hours a week for one semester.
Prerequisites & course information
Introduction to major themes in the history of medicine through the lens of disease. To be considered are the roles governments, medical practitioners, and patients play in the social construction of disease and health. Only one of the following may be counted: African and African Diaspora Studies 350R, 372D (Topic: Global History of Disease), History 366N (Topic: Global History of Disease), 366N (Topic 18). Three lecture hours a week for one semester.
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026-2027