This course looks at the role of medicine and health in shaping US history. We will explore such things as the impact of epidemics, popular attitudes toward health, the unique status of physicians, the evolution of public health, the changing place of women in the health system, controversies over vaccination, debates over how to deal with mental health, and the origins of the medical funding crisis currently raging in US politics. The course is primarily social history and does not pre-suppose any scientific or technical knowledge of medicine. The issues are fascinating!

Teaching Periods and Locations


18S (HAM) Paper outline	03 Jan 2018 - 18 Feb 2018	Hamilton	On-campus	100% internal assessment

Timetabled lectures

18S (HAM)

Name	Day	Time	Room	Dates
Lecture 1	Tue	9:00 AM - 12:00 PM	-	Jan 9 - Feb 18
Lecture 2	Thur	9:00 AM - 12:00 PM	-	Jan 4 - Feb 11

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Indicative Fees

Domestic

International


18S (HAM)	$1,000

You will be sent an enrolment agreement which will confirm your fees. Tuition fees shown are indicative only and may change. There are additional fees and charges related to enrolment - please see the Table of Fees and Charges for more information.


18S (HAM)	$3,877

You will be sent an enrolment agreement which will confirm your fees. Tuition fees shown are indicative only and may change. There are additional fees and charges related to enrolment - please see the Table of Fees and Charges for more information.

Available subjects

History

Additional information

Subject regulations

HIST380