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History of Childbirth - Fertility, Pregnancy and Birth in Early Modern Europe (Paperback, Revised) Loot Price: R895
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History of Childbirth - Fertility, Pregnancy and Birth in Early Modern Europe (Paperback, Revised): J Gelis

History of Childbirth - Fertility, Pregnancy and Birth in Early Modern Europe (Paperback, Revised)

J Gelis

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Highly detailed and clearly written, this book is the first full-length study of the complex system of practices, beliefs and taboos which surrounded conception and childbirth in early modern Europe.
In a rich and scholarly study, Jacques Gelis reconstructs the activities and attitudes of the midwives and mothers, and the sufferings they had to endure. He continues with an examination of the role of the Church, the herbalist and the mineral world (touchstones and talisman) in the explanation of the mysteries of procreation.

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Imprint: Polity Press
Country of origin: United Kingdom
Release date: August 1996
First published: August 1996
Authors: J Gelis
Dimensions: 227 x 152 x 21mm (L x W x T)
Format: Paperback
Pages: 344
Edition: Revised
ISBN-13: 978-0-7456-1840-1
Categories: Books > Humanities > History > World history > 1500 to 1750
Books > Humanities > History > European history > General
Books > Humanities > History > History of specific subjects > Social & cultural history
Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social institutions > Birth
Books > Medicine > Nursing & ancillary services > Midwifery > Birthing methods
Books > History > European history > General
Books > History > History of specific subjects > Social & cultural history
Books > History > World history > 1500 to 1750
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LSN: 0-7456-1840-5
Barcode: 9780745618401

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