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Author:   Tania McIntosh (University of Nottingham, UK)
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint:   Routledge
Weight:   0.530kg
ISBN:  

9780415561624

ISBN 10:   0415561620
Pages:   200
Publication Date:   05 March 2012
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Tertiary & Higher Education ,  Undergraduate
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Introduction 1. Historiography and Comparisons: Introduction, Historiography of Midwifery, The Sociological Context of Maternity History, The International Context, Conclusion 2. 1902-1914: Introduction, Informing Ideologies? Eugenics and Physical, Deterioration, Delivering maternity care in 1902, Birth and death, Conclusion 3. 1915-1939: Introduction, Maternal mortality, Changing patterns of care, A state maternity service?, Hospital birth, Midwives, Conclusion 4. 1940-1960: Introduction, The Golden Age of District Midwifery?, GPs and Maternity Care, Reports and Arguments, Providing Analgesia 5. 1961-1980: Introduction, Scientific Birth, The Place of Birth, What Did Women Want?, The Response of the Service, Conclusion 6. 1981-2002: Introduction, Demonstrating for Change, Changing Childbirth, Research and Education, Obstetrics Triumphant? Conclusion Appendix 1: Main Government Legislation Relevant to Maternity Care Appendix 2: National Reports Relevant to Maternity Care

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'This social history of maternity care in the century following the 1902 Midwives Act, or as McIntosh says 'stories of great men and angry women', is elegantly presented, accessible and very readable. The wealth of her research, collection of oral history and economy of expression make this book not only a 'must have' for all students of healthcare, medicine and social studies but a lesson in researching and writing histories.' -- Julia Allison, author of 'Delivered at Home' and former General Secretary of The Royal College of Midwives. 'This excellent book is a very welcome addition to the literature. It fills a significant gap in our understanding of twentieth century maternity care, which is timely for current debates. The author, both a midwife and a historian, draws on her detailed documentary and oral history research to create a nuanced social history that is both scholarly and also highly readable. Never afraid to be controversial and challenge the accepted view, the author weaves together the personal and the public to provide new insights into the perspectives of mothers, midwives and doctors and how these influenced the complex changes that occurred over this period' -- Billie Hunter, RCM Chair of Midwifery at Cardiff University, UK.

'This social history of maternity care in the century following the 1902 Midwives Act, or as McIntosh says stories of great men and angry women , is elegantly presented, accessible and very readable. The wealth of her research, collection of oral history and economy of expression make this book not only a must have for all students of healthcare, medicine and social studies but a lesson in researching and writing histories.' -- Julia Allison, author of Delivered at Home and former General Secretary of The Royal College of Midwives. 'This excellent book is a very welcome addition to the literature. It fills a significant gap in our understanding of twentieth century maternity care, which is timely for current debates. The author, both a midwife and a historian, draws on her detailed documentary and oral history research to create a nuanced social history that is both scholarly and also highly readable. Never afraid to be controversial and challenge the accepted view, the author weaves together the personal and the public to provide new insights into the perspectives of mothers, midwives and doctors and how these influenced the complex changes that occurred over this period' -- Billie Hunter, RCM Chair of Midwifery at Cardiff University, UK.

'This social history of maternity care in the century following the 1902 Midwives Act, or as McIntosh says stories of great men and angry women , is elegantly presented, accessible and very readable. The wealth of her research, collection of oral history and economy of expression make this book not only a must have for all students of healthcare, medicine and social studies but a lesson in researching and writing histories.' - Julia Allison, author of Delivered at Home and former General Secretary of The Royal College of Midwives. 'This excellent book is a very welcome addition to the literature. It fills a significant gap in our understanding of twentieth century maternity care, which is timely for current debates. The author, both a midwife and a historian, draws on her detailed documentary and oral history research to create a nuanced social history that is both scholarly and also highly readable. Never afraid to be controversial and challenge the accepted view, the author weaves together the personal and the public to provide new insights into the perspectives of mothers, midwives and doctors and how these influenced the complex changes that occurred over this period' - Billie Hunter, RCM Chair of Midwifery at Cardiff University, UK. This book was a joy to read; indeed, I would describe it as a little gem of a book. Slim, with only 150 pages of main text, it manages to incorporate discussion on over 100 years of maternity care in England. As someone who enjoys reading history books - especially when they relate to women's lives - I found it fascinating to delve into this history. -Gemma McKenzie, AIMS, UK

'This social history of maternity care in the century following the 1902 Midwives Act, or as McIntosh says stories of great men and angry women , is elegantly presented, accessible and very readable. The wealth of her research, collection of oral history and economy of expression make this book not only a must have for all students of healthcare, medicine and social studies but a lesson in researching and writing histories.' - Julia Allison, author of Delivered at Home and former General Secretary of The Royal College of Midwives. 'This excellent book is a very welcome addition to the literature. It fills a significant gap in our understanding of twentieth century maternity care, which is timely for current debates. The author, both a midwife and a historian, draws on her detailed documentary and oral history research to create a nuanced social history that is both scholarly and also highly readable. Never afraid to be controversial and challenge the accepted view, the author weaves together the personal and the public to provide new insights into the perspectives of mothers, midwives and doctors and how these influenced the complex changes that occurred over this period' - Billie Hunter, RCM Chair of Midwifery at Cardiff University, UK.

Author Information

Tania McIntosh is Lecturer in Midwifery at the University of Nottingham, UK. Initially trained as an historian, Dr. McIntosh worked as a tutor in History at the University of Sheffield, until 2000 when she commenced midwifery training at the same university. Since then she has worked as a clinical midwife in Sheffield and at the City Hospital Nottingham. In 2009 she was one of the founders of De Partu, a national interdisciplinary research group for the history of midwifery and birth.

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