SOC 312 Plagues and Peoples

The course explores the impact of disease on human populations in terms of demographic, cultural and social changes. The rise of health care delivery systems is addressed as a response to epidemics. Examples include the bubonic plague of the 14th and 17th centuries, cholera, influenza, polio and AIDS. Note: Also listed as ANTH 301.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

SOC 116 or ANTH 115

Offered

Every year