| Description |
ix, 211 p. ; 23 cm. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (p. 201-207) and index. |
| Contents |
Childbirth in primitive and ancient times -- The Middle Ages: an era of despair and persecution -- The sixteenth century: a Renaissance -- The seventeenth century: men and their instruments -- The eighteenth century: men and science -- The nineteenth century: men and disease -- Childbirth in early America -- Nineteenth-century America: the birth of obstetrics and gynecology -- Early twentieth-century America: the "midwife problem" and medicalized childbirth -- The second half of the twentieth century: technology-managed childbirth, by Edna Quinn -- The twenty-first century: technological childbirth challenged -- Conclusion: women in power. |
| Summary |
"From pre-classical to present times, this work describes childbirth practices as they have developed through the ages"--Provided by publisher. |
| Subject |
Childbirth -- History.
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Obstetrics -- History.
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Obstetrics -- history. |
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Maternal Health Services -- history. |
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Parturition. |
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Reproductive Rights -- history. |
| ISBN |
0786433620 (softcover : alk. paper) |
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9780786433629 (softcover : alk. paper) |
| Standard No. |
NLM 101471049 |
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NZ1 11652513 |
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NLGGC 310057884 |
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AU@ 000042715384 |
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