Society Discussion Post
o What are the basic questions to ask about patterns of disease at any point in time and space?
o Describe the relationships between (i) culture and disease; (ii) cities and disease; (iii) environmental change and disease; and (iv) human ecology and disease.
o What is a "signature disease" of a specific historical time and pattern of geographic connections? How is HIV/AIDS an example of a signature disease?
o What are arguments for healthcare as a global public good (and as a human right), as opposed to healthcare as an individual, commodified choice?
o Describe any two of the cases of disease discussed in GPCC or the internet readings from the standpoint of the relationships between (i) culture/economy and disease; (ii) cities/towns and disease; (iii) environmental change and disease; and (iv) human ecology and disease.
o In the above contexts, what is the argument for health care as a human right and public good, rather than a personal, commodified choice?
The response should include a reference list. Double-space, using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.