The Great Death: Disease, Environment, Genetics and the Transformation of Mexican Colonial Society
Center for U.S. - Mexican Studies
June 04, 2009
8 a.m.-6 p.m.
Location: Institute of the Americas Complex, Deutz Room
Open to: Public
This is a multidisciplinary workshop on the demographic catastrophe that followed the contact of Spanish and original peoples in the territory of what today is Mexico.
The magnitude of the population loss following the Conquest remains a hotly debated issue. Beyond the historical and Mexico specific interests, the workshop is relevant to contemporary issues. The social, economic and political consequences of a major epidemic, such as AIDS in Africa, an outbreak of avian flu, or even a particularly deadly strain of influenza has been raised in recent years as a major concern among public health experts and policymakers. Learning about the differential causes and the impact of an unprecedented massive mortality on the social, economic, political and spiritual fabric in the distant past should enable us to understand better some of the challenges ahead in our modern world.
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There is no cost of admission. Event is open to the public. For driving directions, please visit the Center’s website. For additional information, call Mr. Greg Mallinger at (858) 822-1696 or e-mail.
