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2013-2014 Undergraduate & Graduate Catalog
ANT 320 - Culture and Disease
Introduces students to the anthropological study of disease ecology and medical systems cross-culturally. Explores the impact of disease, ecology, and sociocultural behavior throughout human evolution. Investigates the efficacy and nature of nonwestern curing procedures and the cultural and psychodynamic features of illness. Fulfills one of the Issues/Themes requirements. Offered fall semester. Prerequisite: ANT 204 or ANT 206 or ANT 220.
Credits: 3