Middlebury

HIST 0324

Race, Medicine, Health U.S.

Race, Medicine, and Health in U.S. History
In this course we will explore the historical relationships between race, medicine, and public health in the United States from colonial times to the present. Through a series of case studies that include epidemics such as smallpox, yellow fever, and COVID-19, we will trace the origins of racial classification and its impact on medical care. Our topics include the management of illness in colonial times, the relationship between medical schools and slavery, the eugenics movement, immigration restrictions, the use of minorities as experimentation subjects, the fight against medical discrimination, and the current struggles for health care access. We will approach these subjects through sources such as scholarly publications, diaries, documentaries, medical journals, oral histories, and print media. 2 hrs lect./1 hr. disc. (Counts for HSMT credit)
Subject:
History
Department:
History
Division:
Humanities
Requirements Fulfilled:
AMR CMP HIS SOC
Equivalent Courses:
BLST 0324

Sections in Fall 2024

Fall 2024

HIST0324A-F24 Lecture (Mendoza)