Courses - Fall 2025
HIST108D
Freshman/Sophomore Seminar in History; A History of Drugs from Ayahuasca to Zantac
Credits:
3
Grad Meth:
Reg, P-F
The term "drug" has meant many things over its long history, ranging from a remedy to a banned substance. In this seminar we'll explore the term's history and see how it has changed over time. Topics include global trade, cultural appropriation, healthcare. politics, law, technology, and big pharma.
Flagship Institution of the University System of Maryland
University of Maryland, College Park, MD 20742, USA
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