The Midwife and Society: Perspectives, Policies and Practice

Symonds, Anthea, Hunt, Sheila C.

Applying sociological theories to midwifery practice, this clear and accessible book offers a broad review of relevant social policies and their philosophy and effects especially on child-bearing women, as well as exploring the social meaning of concepts such as motherhood, fatherhood, professionalisation and the role of the state.

EAN

9780333630389

Publisher

Red Globe Press

Published

25 September 1996

Pages

264