| Birth and Human Evolution: Anatomical and Obstetrical Mechanics in Primates Contributor(s): Abitol, M. Maurice (Author), Abitbol, M. Maurice (Author), Ledger, William J. (Foreword by) |
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ISBN: 0897894707 ISBN-13: 9780897894708 Publisher: Praeger OUR PRICE: $94.05 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: August 1996 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Family & Relationships - Social Science | Anthropology - Physical - Science | Life Sciences - Zoology - Primatology |
| Dewey: 599.804 |
| LCCN: 95042269 |
| Lexile Measure: 1420 |
| Physical Information: 0.63" H x 6.14" W x 9.21" (1.17 lbs) 256 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This is a careful study of obstetrical mechanics in monkeys, apes, and extinct hominids in order to understand the present crisis in human reproduction. Current obstetrical problems have an anthropological origin. Cesarean section, almost unknown at the beginning of the century, is now considered necessary in more than 25% of deliveries. By studying the evolution of anatomical structures and the mode of delivery among other primates, strong reasons are apparent for the present crisis in human labor and delivery. This unique study points the way to further evolution of the human birth process. |