HIS 539 - Health, Medicine, and History: The American Exp

Institution:

Chatham University

Subject:

Description:

This course traces the evolution of health and medicine from the Colonial period in American history to the present. Three major themes are considered: health levels and disease incidence, medical practice and practitioners, and attitudes and perceptions regarding illness and its treatment. Issues of particular relevance to women's health are discussed. The influence of societal changes on each of these areas is analyzed.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

HIS102

Corequisites:

Exclusions:

Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

Notes:

HIS539

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.chatham.edu

Phone Number:

(412) 365-1100

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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