Global Hist of Disease
Fall 2019
Taught By: Laura Palermo
Section: A
CRN: 7049
Credits: 4
This seminar approaches the history of science from the perspective of the global margins. We will study the contextual connections between biological research, imperialism and postcolonial societies. We will analyze case studies from the history of Eugenics and racism, military research, sexually transmitted diseases and the social and environmental impact of science in the Global South. The course places special emphasis on historical case studies from Latin America and Africa.
College: Eugene Lang College Lib Arts (LC)
Department: History (LHIS)
Campus: New York City (GV)
Course Format: Seminar (R)
Max Enrollment: 18
Add/Drop Deadline: September 9, 2019 (Monday)
Online Withdrawal Deadline: November 17, 2019 (Sunday)
Seats Available: No
Status: Closed*
*Status information is updated every five minutes. The status of this course may have changed since the last update. Open seats may have restrictions that will prevent some students from registering. Updated: 11:11am 12/6/2019 EST