The Midwife and Society Perspectives, Policies and Practice

Applying sociological theories to midwifery practice, this clear and accessible book offers a broad review of relevant social policies and their philosophy and effects especially on child-bearing women, as well as exploring the social meaning of concepts such as motherhood, fatherhood, professionali...

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Main Authors: Hunt, Sheila C., Symonds, Anthea (Author)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: London Macmillan Education UK 1996, 1996
Edition:1st ed. 1996
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Collection: Springer Book Archives -2004 - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
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Summary:Applying sociological theories to midwifery practice, this clear and accessible book offers a broad review of relevant social policies and their philosophy and effects especially on child-bearing women, as well as exploring the social meaning of concepts such as motherhood, fatherhood, professionalisation and the role of the state
Physical Description:XIX, 264 p online resource
ISBN:9781349136544