Childbirth in the Global Village: Implications for Midwifery Education and Practice

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Dawn Hillier

Childbirth in the Global Village

Implications for Midwifery Education and Practice

Dawn Hillier

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Routledge
19 June 2003

Society & culture: general; Globalization; Sociology; Anthropology; Health systems & services; Midwifery; Birthing methods; Health & Self-Help

Built around the vivid personal stories of women and midwives experiencing childbirth in four very different cultures, it presents the experience of midwives everywhere and makes a strong case for redesigning the midwifery curriculum to reflect the interconnectedness of childbirth, midwifery education and practice around the globe.

By: Dawn Hillier
Imprint: Routledge
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm, Spine: 13mm
Weight: 440g
ISBN: 9780415275521
ISBN 10: 0415275520
Pages: 236
Publication Date: 19 June 2003
Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , College/higher education , Primary , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

1. Autobiographical Beginnings 2. Conceptual Framework 3. The Defining Characteristics of Globalisation 4. The Nature of Modernity: Society, Development and Risk 5. Childbirth in Africa: Characterising African Rural and Urban Society 6. Childbirth in Malaysia 7. American Women in Childbirth 8. Women in Childbirth in England 9. Symbolic Exchanges in Childbirth: Reflections from the Case Studies 10. Symbolic Exchanges in Childbirth : The Influence of Science and Medicine 11. Cultural Implications for Midwifery Education and Practice 12. The Midwifery Curriculum 13. Conclusions and Recommendations

Hillier, Dawn