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LADERMAN, CAROL Wives and Midwives: Childbirth and Nutrition in Rural Malaysia
Ewing, New Jersey, U.S.A. Univ of California Pr. 1987, First Edition. (ISBN: 0520060369). Soft Cover. Fine in Very Good jacket 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall. pp.267 with index, bibliography and notes. A vivid picture of the daily life of rural Malays focusing on their dietary practices and the ritual and medical aspects of childbirth procedures. Apprenticed to a village midwife and a local shaman, the author was able to observe a traditional culture adapting to modern practices. clean tight copy slight edgewear. Near Fine.
Offered for CAD 10.95 = appr. US$ 9.48 by: Judith Patton Books - Book number: 001999