HIST0118A-F20
History of Medicine
The History of Medicine: 1700 to Present
In this course we will examine how conceptions of sickness, its causes, and its treatment have developed over time. In particular, the emphasis will be on considering not only how advances in science and technology have spurred changes in thought and practice but also how larger societal factors like religion, economics, and politics have influenced the course of medicine. We will focus on Europe from the eighteenth century onwards, but important comparisons will be drawn to earlier periods and other geographic areas including the United States. (Counts for HSMT credit.) 3 hrs. lect./disc.
In this course we will examine how conceptions of sickness, its causes, and its treatment have developed over time. In particular, the emphasis will be on considering not only how advances in science and technology have spurred changes in thought and practice but also how larger societal factors like religion, economics, and politics have influenced the course of medicine. We will focus on Europe from the eighteenth century onwards, but important comparisons will be drawn to earlier periods and other geographic areas including the United States. (Counts for HSMT credit.) 3 hrs. lect./disc.
- Term:
- Fall 2020
- Location:
- McCullough FLOOR(MCC FLOOR)
- Schedule:
- 12:25pm-1:40pm on Monday, Wednesday (Sep 8, 2020 to Dec 4, 2020)
- Type:
- Lecture
- Course Modality:
- In-Person
- Instructors:
- Rebecca Bennette
- Subject:
- History
- Department:
- History
- Division:
- Humanities
- Requirements Fulfilled:
- EUR HIS
- Levels:
- Undergraduate
- Availability:
- View availability, prerequisites, and other requirements.
- Course Reference Number (CRN):
- 92448
- Subject Code:
- HIST
- Course Number:
- 0118
- Section Identifier:
- A