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DEVELOPMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH IN AMERICA

MEDHIST 709
Course Description

Advanced readings in primary and secondary literature concerning public health issues and problems in America from the eighteenth to the twentieth century, and efforts made toward their solutions.

Prerequisties

Graduate/professional standing and concurrent enrollment in HISTSCI/MEDHIST 509

Satisfies

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

Credits

1

Offered

Occasionally

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