ISBN:
9780776615592
,
0776615599
Language:
English
Pages:
1 Online-Ressource (x, 218 Seiten)
Series Statement:
Social sciences series ; 18.
DDC:
305.4361/0971
Keywords:
Medical care History
;
Women in medicine History
;
SOCIAL SCIENCE Women's Studies
;
History of medicine
;
Medicine
;
Medicine: general issues
;
Medical care
;
Women in medicine
;
Health & Biological Sciences
;
Medical Professional Practice
;
Medicine
;
History
Abstract:
This collection of essays takes the reader from the early 19th century struggle between female midwives and male physicians right up to the late 20th century emergence of professionally trained women physicians vying for a place in the medical hierarchy. The bitter conflict for control of birthing and other aspects of domestic health care between female lay healers, particularly midwives, and the emerging male-dominated medical profession is examined from new perspectives.
Note:
Includes bibliographical references and index
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