CAST 337 - Global Health Emergencies

Next Offered: Fall 2013
Semester Offered: First Semester 2013-2014
Credits (Range): 4 hours
Attribute: 4SS, CD
Health emergencies represent some of the most challenging transnational crises of the twenty-first century. This course situates biomedical approaches in social, political, and economic context in order to consider the role of health in the production of and the challenge to deeply entrenched global inequalities. It explores the relationship between states, international health organizations, non-governmental organizations, human rights advocates, community health practitioners and activists, and those affected by a range of health conditions.
Enrollment Limit: 20
Instructor: M. Raimondo
Prerequisites & Notes
Priod coursework in CAS or a related field is strongly recommended.