Wives and Midwives: Childbirth and Nutrition in Rural Malaysia Volume 7

Author/Contributor(s):	Laderman, Carol
Publisher:	University of California Press
Date:	06/05/1987
Binding:	Paperback
Condition:	NEW

In this widely-praised study, Carol Laderman provides a vivid picture of the daily life of rural Malays as she focuses on their dietary practices and the ritual and medical aspects of childbirth procedures. Apprenticed to a village midwife and a local shaman, she was able to observe a traditional culture adapting to modern practices.