Wives and Midwives
Childbirth and Nutrition in Rural Malaysia
1st Edition
Will be published approx. on 5. June 1987
Book
Paperback/Softback
267 pages
978-0-520-06036-4 (ISBN)
Description
In this widely-praised study, Carol Laderman provides a vivid picture of the daily life of rural Malays as she focuses on their dietary practices and the ritual and medical aspects of childbirth procedures. Apprenticed to a village midwife and a local shaman, she was able to observe a traditional culture adapting to modern practices.
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Series
Edition
First Edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Berkerley
United States
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Dimensions
Thickness: 18 mm
Weight
318 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-520-06036-4 (9780520060364)
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