Childbirth and Authoritative Knowledge: Cross Cultural Perspectives
by Davis-Floyd, Robbie & Carolyn F. Sargent
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- ISBN 10
- 0520207858
- ISBN 13
- 9780520207851
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Berkeley, CA: University of California Press, 1997. 510 pages Book is divided into the following sections: The Social Construction of Authoritative Knowledge in Childbirth Intracultural Variations in Authoritative Knowledge About Birth: Biomedical Hegemony and Women's Choices Intercultural Variations in Authoritative Knowledge About Birth: Hierarchy, Community and the Local Social Ground Fighting the System: Creating and Maintaining Alternative Models of Authoritative Knowledge Viable Indigenous Systems of Authoritative Knowledge: Continuity in the Face of Change From back: "This benchmark collection of cross-cultural essays on reproduction and childbirth extend and enriches the work of Brigitte Jordan, who helped generate and define the field of the anthropology of birth. The authors' focus on authoritative knowledge - the knowledge that counts, on the basis of which decisions are made and actions taken - highlights the vast differences between birthing systems that give authority of knowing to women and their communities and those that invest it in experts and machines." Moderate wear and edgewear to covers, bumped bottom corner of cover and first 30 or so pages; very light soil on outside pages. Heavy volume. No extra shipping charge if sent by US Media Mail. Thanks for shopping with us. 100% of your purchase price benefits charity and supports literacy and life-long learning.. Soft Cover. Good/No Jacket. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.
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- Title
- Childbirth and Authoritative Knowledge: Cross Cultural Perspectives
- Author
- Davis-Floyd, Robbie & Carolyn F. Sargent
- Format/Binding
- Paperback
- Book Condition
- Used - Good
- Jacket Condition
- No Jacket
- ISBN 10
- 0520207858
- ISBN 13
- 9780520207851
- Publisher
- University of California Press
- Place of Publication
- Berkeley, CA
- Date Published
- 1997
- Size
- 8vo - over 7¾" - 9&f
- Keywords
- childbirth; culture; Brigitte Jordan; pregnancy; reproduction;
- Bookseller catalogs
- Women's Studies;
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