HIST 323 - History of American Medicine

Institution:

Susquehanna University

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Description:

An analysis of the history of American medicine from the colonial period to today. In addition to studying professional medical practice, the class will investigate the following topics: Native American medicine, enslaved healers, alternative medical practices, gender and medicine, race and medicine, class and medicine, and disease. Using both primary and secondary sources, students will analyze several important questions. What is medicine? What is disease? How did race, gender, and class affect American medical care? How has medicine changed or stayed the same over time? What is unique about American medicine? Prior knowledge of medicine or American history is not required. 4 SH.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.susqu.edu

Phone Number:

(570) 374-0101

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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