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October
October
Monday 10/23 6:30 PM hours Aula Magna, Almirante Barroso 10 Alberto Hurtado University.
«Syphilis in Chile. Science, Medical Practice, and Society, 1850-1950. By Catalina Saldaña Lagos»
The presentation of this exhaustive research, covering one hundred years, which rigorously details the trajectory of this disease and the health policies implemented to contain its spread, as well as the analysis of the historical construction of local scientific knowledge.
Panelists:
Maria Soledad Zarate Campos. Historian and academic at UAH.
Rafael Sagredo. Historian and National History Prize winner.
Catalina Saldaña Lagos. Historian and author of the book.
Moderate:
Daniel Palma. Historian and academic UAH.
→ Learn about the book here
