SOC 3030 - Sociology of Health and Disease:A Cross-Cultural Perspective

Institution:

Iona University

Subject:

Description:

An examination of social and cultural factors involved in the defining of health and disease in the different cultures of the United States and elsewhere. The concept of curing in different societies will be discussed; special attention will also be directed to cultural responses and resistances to health care and curing systems. 4 credits. N

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.iona.edu

Phone Number:

(914) 633-2000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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