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

Carol Laderman

292 pages, Paperback

ISBN: 0520060369

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Language: English

Publish: 549874800000

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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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