Ways of Knowing about Birth: Mothers, Midwives, Medicine, and Birth Activism

By Robbie E. Davis-Floyd

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There is no other living scholar with Davis-Floyd¿s solid roots, activism, and scholarly achievements on the combined subjects of childbirth, midwifery, obstetrics, and medicine. Ways of Knowing about Birth brings together an astounding array of her most popular and essential works, all updated for this volume, spanning over three decades of research and writing from theperspective of cultural, medical, and symbolic anthropology.The 16 essays capture Robbie Davis-Floyd¿s unique voice, which brims with wisdom, compassion, and deep understanding. Intentionally cast as stand-alone pieces, the chapters offer the ultimate in classroom flexibility and include discussion questions and recommended films.

Format:Paperback

Language:English

ISBN:147863362X

ISBN13:9781478633624

Release Date:October 2017

Publisher:Waveland Press, Inc.

Length:438 Pages

Weight:1.35 lbs.

Dimensions:8.8" x 1.0" x 6.0"

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