Ecology of high-altitude infancy, an: a biocultural perspective
Auteur :
Wiley, Andrea S.
Éditeur :
Cambridge University Press
ISBN :
9780521536820
Date de publication :
22 mars 2004
Dimensions :
22,9 x 15,2 x 1,4 cm
Poids :
376 g
Format :
Trade paperback (US)
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
Grande Bretagne
This book considers how the unique mountain ecology and socio-cultural patterns of the Himalayan region of Ladakh contribute to a peculiar pattern of infant mortality. Highlighting the roles of ecology, culture, history, and political economy, it stresses the burdens of women's work in this region as crucial to birth outcome.