| Wives and Midwives: Childbirth and Nutrition in Rural Malaysia Volume 7 Contributor(s): Laderman, Carol (Author) |
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ISBN: 0520060369 ISBN-13: 9780520060364 Publisher: University of California Press OUR PRICE: $31.63 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: June 1987 Annotation: 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. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Social Science | Anthropology - Cultural & Social - Social Science | Gender Studies |
| Dewey: 306.46 |
| LCCN: 83047664 |
| Series: Comparative Studies of Health Systems and Medical Care |
| Physical Information: 0.7" H x 5.1" W x 8.07" (0.69 lbs) 267 pages |