HTY 271S - History of Medicine

Institution:

University of Maine at Farmington

Subject:

Description:

This course explores the historical relationships between disease and health and American society from the multiple perspectives of class, race, gender and ethnicity. Major themes include: changing concepts of disease; the growth of scientific medicine and medical institutions; environmental and occupational health; "alternative" medicine; public health and hygiene; and epidemics from smallpox to AIDS. At least once every three years. Credit: 4

Credits:

4.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.umf.maine.edu

Phone Number:

(207) 778-7000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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