Middlebury

FYSE 1485

Vaccines

Vaccines: History, Science, Society
In this seminar we will examine vaccines and vaccination programs from the perspective of anthropology. First, we will delve into the history of vaccination, from practices in Asia and Africa dating back to the 10th century, to Cotton Mather’s experiments with smallpox inoculation in Colonial Boston, to the development of modern vaccines. Next, we’ll look at global attempts to control diseases using vaccines, from the successful Smallpox Eradication Program to current projects targeting polio and measles. We will use this material to examine the science, politics, and culture of vaccination programs, and to investigate why some people refuse vaccination. 3 hrs. sem.
Subject:
First Year Seminar
Department:
First-Year Seminar Program
Division:
Interdisciplinary
Requirements Fulfilled:
CMP CW SOC

Sections

Fall 2016

FYSE1485A-F16 Seminar (Closser)