Interdisciplinary Perspectives on Corporations, Health and Democracy, 1900-present
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Overview
Subject area
PUBH
Catalog Number
647
Course Title
Interdisciplinary Perspectives on Corporations, Health and Democracy, 1900-present
Department(s)
Description
This course will examine the changing impact of corporate business and political practices on health since 1900 in the US and globally. Using scholarship from history, economics, political science and public health, students will analyze how various industries including automobile, firearms, food, alcohol and tobacco and pharmaceutical contribute to patterns of health and disease. The course focuses on the role of business practices in chronic diseases and injuries, two leading causes of premature death and preventable illness in the 21st century, and will consider the varying public health responses to corporations, from partnerships to regulation , social responsibility initiatives and activist campaigns. Open to graduate students in public health, sociology, social work, history. No prerequisites.
Typically Offered
Offer as needed
Academic Career
Graduate
Liberal Arts
No
Credits
Minimum Units
3
Maximum Units
3
Academic Progress Units
3
Repeat For Credit
No
Components
Name
Lecture
Hours
3
Course Topic ID
1
Formal Description
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