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Embodying Culture: Pregnancy In Japan And Israel (Studies In Medical Anthropology)
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Embodying Culture Is An Ethnographically Grounded Exploration Of Pregnancy In Two Different Culturesjapan And Israelboth Of Which Medicalize Pregnancy. Tsipy Ivry Focuses On Lowrisk Or Normal Pregnancies, Using Cultural Comparison To Explore The Complex Relations Among Ethnic Ideas About Procreation, Local Reproductive Politics, Medical Models Of Pregnancy Care, And Local Modes Of Maternal Agency.The Ethnography Pieces Together The Voices Of Pregnant Japanese And Israeli Women, Their Doctors, Their Partners, The Literature They Read, And Depicts Various Clinical Encounters Such As Ultrasound Scans, Explanatory Classes For Amniocentesis, Birthing Classes, And Special Pregnancy Events.The Emergent Pictures Suggest That Although Experiences Of Pregnancy In Japan And Israel Differ, Pregnancy In Both Cultures Is An Energyconsuming Project Of Meaningmaking Suggesting That The Sense Of Biomedical Technologies Are Not Only In The Technologies Themselves But Are Assigned By Those Who Practice And Experience Them.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Embodying Culture: Pregnancy in Japan and Israel'? A: The book explores the ethnographic study of pregnancy in Japan and Israel, specifically examining how both cultures medicalize pregnancy and the implications of local reproductive politics.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Embodying Culture: Pregnancy in Japan and Israel' is Tsipy Ivry.
- Q: What can I expect to learn from this book? A: Readers can expect to learn about the cultural differences in pregnancy experiences in Japan and Israel, including insights into maternal agency and medical practices.
- Q: How long is the book? A: The book has a total of 312 pages.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The book is listed as 'New' in terms of item condition.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: When was 'Embodying Culture: Pregnancy in Japan and Israel' published? A: The book was published on September 30, 2009.
- Q: Are there specific cultural insights related to pregnancy in this book? A: Yes, the book provides ethnographic insights from the perspectives of pregnant women, their partners, and medical practitioners in both cultures.
- Q: Is this book suitable for academic purposes? A: Yes, it is suitable for academic purposes, particularly in fields related to medical anthropology and cultural studies.
- Q: What topics are covered in the book's ethnographic study? A: Topics include the medicalization of pregnancy, the experiences of women during pregnancy, and the role of biomedical technologies in shaping these experiences.