Wives and Midwives: Childbirth and Nutrition in Rural Malaysia
Author:   Carol Laderman
Publisher:   University of California Press
Volume:   7
ISBN:  

9780520060364


Pages:   267
Publication Date:   05 June 1987
Format:   Paperback
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Wives and Midwives: Childbirth and Nutrition in Rural Malaysia


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In this widely-praised study, Carol Laderman provides a vivid picture of the daily life of rural Malays as she focuses on their dietary practices and the ritual and medical aspects of childbirth procedures. Apprenticed to a village midwife and a local shaman, she was able to observe a traditional culture adapting to modern practices.

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Author:   Carol Laderman
Publisher:   University of California Press
Imprint:   University of California Press
Volume:   7
Dimensions:   Width: 15.30cm , Height: 1.80cm , Length: 27.80cm
Weight:   0.318kg
ISBN:  

9780520060364


ISBN 10:   0520060369
Pages:   267
Publication Date:   05 June 1987
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Undergraduate ,  Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Out of stock   Availability explained
The supplier is temporarily out of stock of this item. It will be ordered for you on backorder and shipped when it becomes available.

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