Pregnancy in Practice: Expectation and Experience in the Contemporary Us

by Sallie Han

Book Overview

Babies are not simply born-they are made through cultural and social practices. Based on rich empirical work, this book examines the everyday experiences that mark pregnancy in the US today, such as reading pregnancy advice books, showing ultrasound "baby pictures" to friends and co-workers, and decorating the nursery in anticipation of the new arrival. These ordinary practices of pregnancy, the author argues, are significant and revealing creative...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1782387927
• ISBN13: 9781782387923
• Release Date: July 2015
• Publisher: Berghahn Books
• Length: 206 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"