HIST0308A-S14
Race: Sci, Med. & Diversity
Please register via AMST 0308A
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 2014
- Location:
- Munroe Hall 314(MNR 314)
- Schedule:
- 11:00am-12:15pm on Tuesday, Thursday (Feb 10, 2014 to May 12, 2014)
- Type:
- Seminar
- Instructors:
- Darla Thompson
- Subject:
- History
- Department:
- History
- Division:
- Humanities
- Requirements Fulfilled:
- CMP HIS NOR
- Levels:
- Undergraduate
- Cross-Listed As:
- AMST0308A-S14 *
- Availability:
- View availability, prerequisites, and other requirements.
- Course Reference Number (CRN):
- 21874
- Subject Code:
- HIST
- Course Number:
- 0308
- Section Identifier:
- A