Wives and Midwives

Author	: Carol Laderman
Publisher	: Univ of California Press
Total Pages	: 296
Release	: 1987-06-05
ISBN-10	: 0520060369
ISBN-13	: 9780520060364
Rating	: 4/5 (364 Downloads)

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Download or read book Wives and Midwives written by Carol Laderman and published by Univ of California Press. This book was released on 1987-06-05 with total page 296 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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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