BIOL 1920A - Imperialism and Public Health in Africa: Past and Present

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Brown University

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Description:

This interdisciplinary course explores the history of public health in changing imperial contexts in Africa, focusing on the following questions: What are the consequences of imperial science for the production of public health knowledge about peoples, their lives, and their human possibilities? What was the role of public health in producing knowledge about race, racial difference, and disease? A course in Science and Technology Studies and/or Africana Studies strongly recommended. Enrollment restricted to third and fourth year students and limited to 20. Written permission required. An application for entry will be distributed in the first day of class. Not for concentration credit as a biology course.

Credits:

1.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.brown.edu

Phone Number:

(401) 863-1000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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