History of Early Modern Science and Medicine (275-1-20)

Instructors

Lydia Barnett
847/491-7421
Harris Hall - Room 305
Lydia Barnett (PhD Stanford 2011) is Associate Professor of History. Her research and teaching interests range widely across European and Atlantic world history, environmental history, and the history of science.

Meeting Info

Kresge Cent. Hall 2-380 Kaplan: Tues, Thurs 11:00AM - 12:20PM

Overview of class

This course explores the social spaces of science and medicine in early modern Europe during the so-called 'Scientific Revolution.' We will survey the varied and surprising spaces in which scientific and medical knowledge was produced, from princely courts and grand cathedrals to humble artisanal workshops and Europe's overseas colonies. In so doing, we will see how science and medicine intersected with religion, politics, race, gender, and emerging market economies during the first age of European imperialism and globalization.

Learning Objectives

Learning to read, write, talk, and think about science and medicine as culturally-specific ways of knowing about the world; Understanding how science and medicine in the European and "Western" tradition have been driven by deep curiosity about the natural world and the human body but also shaped by powerful social forces such as colonialism, market forces, gender, and religious faith.

Evaluation Method

Participation, Exams, Short Paper

Class Materials (Required)

All the assigned readings will be uploaded on Canvas

Class Notes

History Area(s) of Concentration: European

Class Attributes

Historical Studies Distro Area
SDG Good Health and Well-being

Associated Classes

DIS - Locy Hall 110: Fri 11:00AM - 11:50AM

DIS - Locy Hall 110: Fri 10:00AM - 10:50AM

DIS - Locy Hall 110: Fri 1:00PM - 1:50PM