Muslim Midwives

Autori

• Avner Giladi

Serie

• Cambridge Studies in Islamic Civilization

Parametri

• 210 pagine
• 8 ore di lettura

• Scienze sociali
• Storia
• Storia del mondo

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The book explores the significant contributions of midwives throughout medieval to early modern Islamic history, highlighting their essential role in childbirth and maternal care. It delves into their social status, practices, and the cultural perceptions surrounding them, offering a nuanced understanding of women's health and the dynamics of gender during this period. Through historical analysis, it sheds light on the often-overlooked influence of midwives in shaping family and community life within Islamic societies.

Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2015

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