Manner born, the: birth rites in cross-cultural perspective
Éditeur :
AltaMira Press
ISBN :
9780759102644
Date de publication :
25 mars 2003
Dimensions :
23,7 x 15,2 x 2,1 cm
Poids :
445 g
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
USA
Focuses on the rites of giving birth from a cross-cultural perspective. This book describes the many customs surrounding birth through infancy, such as attitudes and techniques in childbirth, and the influence of societal factors that differentiate Western from non-Western maternal birthing positions, the art of midwifery, and customs and beliefs.