Japanese American Midwives
Author | : Susan L. Smith |
Publisher | : University of Illinois Press |
Total Pages | : 298 |
Release | : 2005-10-10 |
ISBN-10 | : 9780252030055 |
ISBN-13 | : 0252030052 |
Rating | : 4/5 (052 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Japanese American Midwives by : Susan L. Smith
Download or read book Japanese American Midwives written by Susan L. Smith and published by University of Illinois Press. This book was released on 2005-10-10 with total page 298 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the late 19th century, midwifery was transformed into a new women's profession by modernizing Japan. As emigration to the U.S. increased, so Japanese midwives became involved as cultural brokers & participated in the creation of a Japanese American identity.