Wives and Midwives: Childbirth and Nutrition in Rural Malaysia: 7 (Comparative Studies of Health Systems and Medical Care) - Softcover
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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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Soft cover. Condition: Near Fine. First Edition. Fine in Very Good jacket 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall. pp.267 with index, bibliography and notes. A vivid picture of the daily life of rural Malays focusing on their dietary practices and the ritual and medical aspects of childbirth procedures. Apprenticed to a village midwife and a local shaman, the author was able to observe a traditional culture adapting to modern practices. clean tight copy slight edgewear, Seller Inventory # 001999