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) |
Book Synopsis Wives and Midwives by : Carol Laderman
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.
