| Description |
vii, 226 pages ; 24 cm |
| Contents |
1. Women's stories, women's lives -- 2. The global village -- 3. The nature of modernity: Society, development and risk -- 4. Experiences of childbirth in Africa -- 5. Experiences of childbirth in Malaysia -- 6. Experiences of childbirth in America -- 7. Experiences of childbirth in England -- 8. Symbolic exchanges in childbirth: Reflections from the case studies -- 9. Cultural implications for midwifery education and practice -- 10. The midwifery curriculum: A selection from culture? -- 11. There and back again: The ripples on the pond |
| Summary |
Childbirth in the Global Village highlights the role that globalisation plays in changing childbirth practices and its implications for midwifery practice and education. [from publisher's advertisement] |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Subject |
Midwives -- Training of.
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Childbirth -- Cross-cultural studies.
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Globalization -- Health aspects.
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Midwives -- Education.
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Obstetrics -- Social aspects.
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| LC no. |
2002037169 |
| ISBN |
0415275520 paperback |
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0415275512 hardback |
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