This controversial work by a practising midwife and researcher, includes discussion of:
Using up-to-date research, Rosemary Mander bases her argument on a firm evidence-base and argues that the rapidly rising caesarean section rate may not be for the benefit of either the woman giving birth or her baby. Rather, the beneficiaries may actually be those professionals whose investment is in extending the range of theirinfluence and thus increasing the medicalization of normal life.
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This controversial work by a practising midwife and researcher, includes discussion of:
Using up-to-date research, Rosemary Mander bases her argument on a firm evidence-base and argues that the rapidly rising caesarean section rate may not be for the benefit of either the woman giving birth or her baby. Rather, the beneficiaries may actually be those professionals whose investment is in extending the range of theirinfluence and thus increasing the medicalization of normal life.
Imprint | Routledge |
Country of origin | United Kingdom |
Release date | May 2007 |
Availability | Expected to ship within 12 - 17 working days |
First published | 2007 |
Authors | Rosemary Mander |
Dimensions | 234 x 156 x 17mm (L x W x T) |
Format | Hardcover |
Pages | 218 |
ISBN-13 | 978-0-415-40135-7 |
Barcode | 9780415401357 |
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LSN | 0-415-40135-6 |