Childbirth and Authoritative Knowledge: Cross-Cultural Perspectives

by Carolyn F. Sargent and Robbie E. Davis-Floyd

Book Overview

This benchmark collection of cross-cultural essays on reproduction and childbirth extends and enriches the work of Brigitte Jordan, who helped generate and define the field of the anthropology of birth. The authors' focus on authoritative knowledge--the knowledge that counts, on the basis of which decisions are made and actions taken--highlights the vast differences between birthing systems that give authority of knowing to women and their communities...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0520207858
• ISBN13: 9780520207851
• Release Date: August 1997
• Publisher: University of California Press
• Length: 505 Pages
• Weight: 1.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"