BSOC 2245

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BSOC 2245
Health and Disease in the Ancient World

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The history of humankind is also a history of health and disease; the rise of agricultural societies, ancient cities, and colonial empires had wide-ranging effects on diet and nutrition, the spread of infectious diseases, and occurrence of other health conditions. This history has also been shaped by complex interactions between environment, technology, and society. Using archaeological, environmental, textual, and skeletal evidence, we will survey major epidemiological transitions from the Paleolithic to the age of European conquest. We will also examine diverse cultural experiences of health, illness, and the body. How do medical practices from pre-modern societies, such as the medieval Islamic world and the Inca Empire, challenge dominant narratives of scientific development? The implications of past health patterns for modern-day communities will also be explored.

When Offered Fall.

Distribution Category (HA-AS, HST-AS, SCD-AS)

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: ANTHR 2245, ARKEO 2245

  • 3 Credits Graded

  •  7509 BSOC 2245   LEC 001

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

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