The Art of Midwifery: Early Modern Midwives in Europe
The Art of Midwifery is the first book to examine midwives' lives and work across Europe in the early modern period. Drawing on a vast range of archival material from England, Holland, Germany, France, Italy and Spain, the contributors show the diversity in midwives' practices, competence, socio-economic background and education, as well as their public function and image. The Art of Midwifery is an excellent resource for students of women's history, social history and medical history.
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The Art of Midwifery: Early Modern Midwives in Europe
The Art of Midwifery is the first book to examine midwives' lives and work across Europe in the early modern period. Drawing on a vast range of archival material from England, Holland, Germany, France, Italy and Spain, the contributors show the diversity in midwives' practices, competence, socio-economic background and education, as well as their public function and image. The Art of Midwifery is an excellent resource for students of women's history, social history and medical history.
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Product Details
ISBN-13: | 9781138150867 |
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Publisher: | Taylor & Francis |
Publication date: | 12/02/2016 |
Series: | Wellcome Institute Series in the History of Medicine |
Pages: | 252 |
Sales rank: | 690,407 |
Product dimensions: | 6.12(w) x 9.19(h) x (d) |
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