Traditional American medical history has emphasized the march of science and the ideas of the "great doctors" in the progressive improvement in American medical care. In this course, we will look beyond just medical care to the social and economic factors that have shaped the development of the priorities, institutions, and personnel in the health care system in the United States. We will ask how gender, race, class, and sexuality have affected the kind of care developed, its differential delivery, and the problems and issues addressed.
Units: 1
Max Enrollment: 25
Prerequisites: WGST 108 or WGST 120 or WGST 222, or by permission of the instructor.
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Distribution Requirements: HS - Historical Studies
Semesters Offered this Academic Year: Not Offered
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