What is a ‘social’ history of medicine and why is it preferable
What is a ‘social’ history of medicine and why is it preferable to alternative histories of medicine? Use at least two examples from the course to support your answer.
What is a ‘social’ history of medicine and why is it preferable
Assignment information:
Answer ONE of the following questions in 2000 words. You must use at least two examples from the course in your answer and include a full reference list at the end formatted in APAv7.
You will be graded on the quality of writing and secondary research as well as the structure and organization of your responses and the credibility of your argument.
Questions:
1) What is a ‘social’ history of medicine and why is it preferable to alternative histories of medicine? Use at least two examples from the course to support your answer.
2) What can Joseph Merrick’s life story tell us about the battle over the dissemination of medical knowledge during the late nineteenth century?
3) How did an increased interest in surgical tuition help turn the dead body into a commodity during the late eighteenth century?
4) Has the relationship between orthodox and unorthodox medicine changed in recent years, or is there evidence to claim that a historical relationship remains?
5) Discuss the ways in which women helped improve surgical treatments in their roles as both patients and practitioners.
6) In what ways can Ebola and Covid 19 both be described as ‘social’ diseases?
Grading Criteria (What constitutes a good assignment?)
Structure and organization
Writing quality: correctness, quality, concision
Quality of research
Analytical skills