AMST0308A-S13
Race: Sci, Med. & Diversity
The Power of Race: Science, Medicine, and Human Diversity
In this course, we will explore the manner in which ideologies of race have shaped the histories of science and medicine, and how scientists and medical practitioners have shaped the history of race. Topics will include the role of scientific knowledge in debates about racial slavery in the U.S., eugenics policies in the U.S. and Puerto Rico, tropical medicine in the Philippines, and public health policies in Los Angeles and San Francisco. We will pay particular attention to recent debates regarding the uses of race and genetic ancestry in biomedical research and practice, as well as genetic genealogy. 3 hrs. sem.
In this course, we will explore the manner in which ideologies of race have shaped the histories of science and medicine, and how scientists and medical practitioners have shaped the history of race. Topics will include the role of scientific knowledge in debates about racial slavery in the U.S., eugenics policies in the U.S. and Puerto Rico, tropical medicine in the Philippines, and public health policies in Los Angeles and San Francisco. We will pay particular attention to recent debates regarding the uses of race and genetic ancestry in biomedical research and practice, as well as genetic genealogy. 3 hrs. sem.
- Term:
- Spring 2013
- Location:
- Axinn Center 220(AXN 220)
- Schedule:
- 7:30pm-10:25pm on Wednesday (Feb 11, 2013 to May 13, 2013)
- Type:
- Seminar
- Instructors:
- Darla Thompson
- Subject:
- American Studies
- Department:
- Program in American Studies
- Division:
- Interdisciplinary
- Requirements Fulfilled:
- CMP HIS NOR
- Levels:
- Undergraduate
- Cross-Listed As:
- HIST0308A-S13
- Availability:
- View availability, prerequisites, and other requirements.
- Course Reference Number (CRN):
- 22434
- Subject Code:
- AMST
- Course Number:
- 0308
- Section Identifier:
- A