PBIO-536 Conventional & Alternative Medicine in the USA History of Conflicts and Commonalities

Faculty:

Fugh-Berman, Adriane

This course explores the relationship between conventional and alternative medicine in the United States from the 17th century to the present day. The distinctions between mainstream and non-mainstream therapies has shifted over time. An historical perspective is used to illuminate controversies in modern medicine regarding cultural authority, health belief systems, invented diseases, and the nature of evidence.

Credits: 2

Prerequisites: None

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