A History of Midwifery in the United States: The Midwife Said Fear Not

by Helen Varney and Joyce E. Thompson

Book Overview

Written by two of the profession's most prominent midwifery leaders, this authoritative history of midwifery in the United States, from the 1600s to the present, is distinguished by its vast breadth and depth. The book spans the historical evolution of midwives as respected, autonomous health care workers and midwifery as a profession, and considers the strengths, weaknesses, threats, and opportunities for this discipline as enduring motifs throughout...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0826125379
• ISBN13: 9780826125378
• Release Date: November 2015
• Publisher: Springer Publishing Company
• Length: 528 Pages
• Weight: 2.10 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 7.0" x 9.9"