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Routledge Daughters of Hariti: Childbirth & Female Healers in Asia

Name: Daughters of Hariti: Childbirth & Female Healers in Asia
Brand: Routledge
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Daughters of Hariti examines the lives and practices of female midwives and healers across South and Southeast Asia, tracing their connections to Hariti, the ancient Indian goddess of childbirth revered from India to Nepal and Bali. This medical anthropology text explores how childbirth has transformed across diverse cultures under the influence of Western biomedical technology, national and international health policies, and broader social and economic shifts. The authors investigate contemporary maternal and infant health challenges whilst honouring traditional healing knowledge and practices. Essential reading for academics, healthcare professionals, and anyone seeking to understand the intersection of traditional medicine, cultural practices, and modern health systems in South and Southeast Asian communities.

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Daughters of Hariti analyses female midwives and healers across multiple South and Southeast Asian cultures and their historical connections to ancient childbirth traditions.

The Routledge text examines how Western biomedical technology and international health policies have reshaped childbirth practices and maternal care across the region.

Features contributions exploring the impact of social and economic change on traditional healing practices and women's healthcare roles.

Addresses critical maternal and infant mortality challenges whilst contextualising traditional female healers within modern health systems and policy frameworks.

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Brand: Routledge
Format: hardcover
ASIN: 0415277922
Category: Books > Subjects > Biography > Medical, Legal & Social Sciences > Anthropology & Sociology
Domain: Amazon UK
Release Date: 09 May 2002
Listed Since: 08 February 2007

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