STS 005 - Disease and Society in America

Institution:

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

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Description:

Examines the growing importance of medicine in culture, economics and politics. Uses a historical approach to examine changing patterns of disease, the causes of morbidity and mortality, evolution of medical theory and practice, development of hospitals and the medical profession, the rise of the biomedical research industry, and the ethics of health care in America.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

Prereq: None

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

web.mit.edu/student/

Phone Number:

(617) 253-1000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Four-one-four plan

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