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Wives and Midwives: Childbirth and Nutrition in Rural Malaysia: 7 (Comparative Studies of Health Systems and Medical Care) - Softcover

Book 11 of 15: Comparative Studies of Health Systems and Medical Care

Laderman, Carol

 
9780520060364: Wives and Midwives: Childbirth and Nutrition in Rural Malaysia: 7 (Comparative Studies of Health Systems and Medical Care)

Synopsis

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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