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Civilization: Is the West History?

Medicine (Season 1, Episode 4)
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TV Episode | 47 min | Documentary
Niall explains how western values were spread by 19 th century advances in medical science. He also investigates the theories of Eugenics and how 19 th century Colonizers viewed the African races. Africa was a tropical disease lab for the ...See moreNiall explains how western values were spread by 19 th century advances in medical science. He also investigates the theories of Eugenics and how 19 th century Colonizers viewed the African races. Africa was a tropical disease lab for the French and the Germans were there later and they had believed in the Africans inferiority. Medieval beliefs still exist in some areas as Witch doctors still ply their trade. Written by Chris-williams-605-622741 See less
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Writer
Niall Ferguson (written by) (as Professor Niall Ferguson)
Producer
Susannah Price
Composer
Malcolm Lindsay
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Updated Mar 27, 2011
Release date
Mar 27, 2011 (United Kingdom)

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