Soc 562 Sociology of Integrative Medicine
An examination of common systems and practices understood as complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) including prevalence, patterns of use, trends, consumer health beliefs and motivations, and integration with mainstream allopathic medicine; philosophical, historical and political dimensions; theories of health and illness; evidence-based research vs. traditional and folk beliefs; and a consideration of benefits and limitations considering the growing popularity. Not a course about how to practice any form of alternative medicine. Recommended:
Soc 200.
Slash Listed Courses
Also offered for undergraduate-level credit as
Soc 462 and may be taken only once for credit.