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At Work In The Field Of Birth: Midwifery Narratives Of Nature, Tradition, And Home
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At Work In The Field Of Birth Is An Ethnographic Study Of Midwifery In Canada In The Wake Of Its Historic Transition From The Margins As A Grassroots Social Movement Devoted To Lowtech, Womancentered Care To A Regulated Profession Within The Public Health Care System. In January 1994, After Decades Of Lobbying By Midwives And Their Supporters, The Province Of Ontario Recognized Midwifery As A Profession For The First Time In More Than A Century.Through Stories About Becoming And Being A Midwife And Stories About Receiving Midwifery Care, This Book Describes How Fundamental Tenets Of Midwifery Philosophy And Practicethe Meaning Of Tradition, Natural Birth, And Home Birth, And The Place Of Medical Technology In Midwiferyare Being Reworked By The Practical And Ideological Challenges Of Midwifery'S New Place Within The Formal Health Care System. Macdonald Presents Contemporary Midwifery As A Complex Cultural System In Which Nature And Tradition Emerge As Dynamic Rather Than Esssentialized Social Categories Of Meaning And Experience.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is 'At Work in the Field of Birth' about? A: 'At Work in the Field of Birth' is an ethnographic study exploring midwifery in Canada, particularly its evolution from a grassroots movement focused on low-tech, woman-centered care to a recognized profession within the public health care system.
- Q: Who is the author of the book? A: The author of 'At Work in the Field of Birth' is Margaret MacDonald, who provides insights into midwifery practices and narratives.
- Q: When was this book published? A: 'At Work in the Field of Birth' was published on January 5, 2008.
- Q: What are the key themes discussed in the book? A: The book discusses themes such as the meaning of tradition, natural birth, home birth, and the role of medical technology in midwifery, illustrating how these concepts are redefined within the formal health care system.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: 'At Work in the Field of Birth' contains 196 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: 'At Work in the Field of Birth' is listed as a used book in good condition.
- Q: Is this book suitable for someone interested in midwifery? A: Yes, this book is ideal for those interested in midwifery, as it provides ethnographic narratives and insights into the profession's evolution and practices.
- Q: Does the book focus on a specific geographic location? A: Yes, the book specifically focuses on midwifery practices in Canada.
- Q: What type of audience would benefit from reading this book? A: The book is beneficial for students, practitioners, and anyone interested in midwifery, women's health, cultural studies, and the history of health care practices.