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Birth in Four Cultures : A Crosscultural Investigation of Childbirth in Yucatan, Holland, Sweden, and the United States,New
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While the process of childbirth is, in some sense, everywhere the same, it is also everywhere different in that each culture has produced a birthing system that is strikingly dissimilar from the others. Based on her fieldwork in the United States, Sweden, Holland, and Yucatan, Jordan develops a framework for the discussion and investigation of different birthing systems. Illustrated with useful examples and lively anecdotes from Jordan's own fieldwork, the Fourth Edition of this innovative comparative ethnography brings the reader to a deeper understanding of childbirth as a culturally grounded, biosocially mediated, and interactionally achieved event.Titles of related interest also from Waveland Press: DavisFloyd, Ways of Knowing about Birth: Mothers, Midwives, Medicine, and Birth Activism (ISBN 9781478633624); DavisFloydCheyney, Birth in Eight Cultures (ISBN 9781478637905); Gabriel, Touching Bellies, Touching Lives: Midwives of Southern Mexico Tell Their Stories (ISBN 9781478627104); and Holloway, Monique and the Mango Rains: Two Years with a Midwife in Mali (ISBN 9781577664352).
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Birth in Four Cultures'? A: The book explores the different birthing systems across four cultures: Yucatan, Holland, Sweden, and the United States, highlighting how childbirth is culturally grounded and biosocially mediated.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Birth in Four Cultures' is Brigitte Jordan.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: The available edition is the 4th edition, which includes updated insights from the author's fieldwork.
- Q: How many pages does 'Birth in Four Cultures' have? A: The book has a total of 235 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: In what condition is the book sold? A: The book is sold as a 'Used Book in Good Condition'.
- Q: When was 'Birth in Four Cultures' published? A: The book was published on October 31, 1992.
- Q: What topics does the book cover regarding childbirth? A: The book covers cultural practices, the biosocial aspects of childbirth, and interactional dynamics during the birthing process.
- Q: Are there related titles that complement this book? A: Yes, related titles include 'Ways of Knowing about Birth' by Davis-Floyd and 'Birth in Eight Cultures' also by Davis-Floyd.
- Q: Is there any fieldwork mentioned in the book? A: Yes, the author shares lively anecdotes and useful examples from her fieldwork conducted in multiple countries.