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  • Idioma: Inglés

    Editorial: Schocken (edition First Edition), 1987

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  • Idioma: Inglés

    Editorial: Yale University Press, 1989

    0300040873 / 9780300040876

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    Paperback. Condición: Fair. This lively history of childbirth begins with colonial days, when childbirth was a social event, and moves on to the gradual medicalization of childbirth in America as doctors forced midwives out of business and to the home-birth movement of the 1980?s. Widely praised when it was first published in 1977, the book has now been expanded to bring the story up to date. In a new chapter and epilogue, Richard and Dorothy Wertz discuss the recent focus on delivering perfect babies, with its emphasis on technology, prenatal testing, and Caesarean sections. They argue that there are many viable alternatives?including out-of-hospital births?in the search for the best birthing system.Review of the first edition:?Highly readable, extensively documented, and well illustrated?A welcome addition to American social history and women?s studies. It can also be read with profit by health planners, hospital administrators, ?consumers? of health care, and all those who are concerned with improving the circumstances associated with childbirth.??Claire Elizabeth Fox, bulletin of the History of Medicine?A fascinating, brilliantly documented history not merely of childbirth, but of men?s attitudes towards women, the effect of a burgeoning medical profession on our very conception of maternity and motherhood, and the influence of religion on medical technology and science.??Thomas J. Cottle, Boston Globe?This superb book?is both an impeccably documented recitation of the chronological history of medical intervention in American childbirth and a sociological analysis of the various meanings given to childbirth by individuals, interested groups, and American society as a whole.??Barbara Howe, American Journal of SociologyRichard W. Wertz, a builder in Westport, Massachusetts, is formerly an associate professor of American history at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.Dorothy C. Wertz, is a research professor at the School of Public Health, Boston University.…

  • Idioma: Inglés

    Editorial: Yale University Press, 1989

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    Condición: good. A copy that has been read, remains in good condition. All pages are intact, and the cover is intact. The spine and cover show signs of wear. Pages can include notes and highlighting and show signs of wear, and the copy can include "From the library of" labels or previous owner inscriptions. 100% GUARANTEE! Shipped with delivery confirmation, if you're not satisfied with purchase please return item! Ships via media mail.…

  • Idioma: Inglés

    Editorial: Schocken, 1987

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    Librería: Wonder Book, Frederick, MD, Estados Unidos de AmericaWonder Book

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    Condición: Good. Good condition. A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains.

  • Idioma: Inglés

    Editorial: Yale University Press, 1989

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    Librería: Gate City Books, GREENSBORO, NC, Estados Unidos de AmericaGate City Books

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    Condición: acceptable. USED book in ACCEPTABLE condition. Cover and pages are in tact but may show creases, tears, water damage, handwriting, underlining, or highlighting. May be missing dust jacket. Supplemental items such as access codes and CDs not guaranteed.

  • Idioma: Inglés

    Editorial: Yale University Press, 1989

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    Librería: Zoom Books East, Glendale Heights, IL, Estados Unidos de AmericaZoom Books East

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    Condición: like_new. Book is in like new condition with minimal signs of wear. Pages are clean and free from notes or highlighting. Dust cover is intact. May not contain miscellaneous items toys, dvds, etc. . We offer 100% money back guarantee and 24 7 customer service.

  • Idioma: Inglés

    Editorial: Schocken, 1987

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    Librería: HPB Inc., Dallas, TX, Estados Unidos de AmericaHPB Inc.

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    paperback. Condición: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority.

  • Idioma: Inglés

    Editorial: Yale University Press, 1989

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    Paperback. Condición: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

  • Idioma: Inglés

    Editorial: Schocken, 1987

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    Librería: GoldBooks, Denver, CO, Estados Unidos de AmericaGoldBooks

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    Paperback. Condición: very good. Very Good Copy. Customer Service Guaranteed.

  • Idioma: Inglés

    Editorial: Yale University Press, 1989

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    Condición: Acceptable. BOOK HAS SOME WATER DAMAGE OR LIQUID STAINING. COVER SHOWS SOME GENERAL WEAR, SUCH AS SCRATCHES, RUBBING AND CREASES. paperback 100% of proceeds go to charity! Acceptable reading copy with obvious signs of use, wear, and/or cosmetic issues. Item is complete and remains readable despite notable condition issues.…

  • Idioma: Inglés

    Editorial: Yale University Press, 1989

    0300040873 / 9780300040876

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    Librería: World of Books Inc, Montgomery, IL, Estados Unidos de AmericaWorld of Books Inc

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    Paperback. Condición: Fair. This lively history of childbirth begins with colonial days, when childbirth was a social event, and moves on to the gradual medicalization of childbirth in America as doctors forced midwives out of business and to the home-birth movement of the 1980?s. Widely praised when it was first published in 1977, the book has now been expanded to bring the story up to date. In a new chapter and epilogue, Richard and Dorothy Wertz discuss the recent focus on delivering perfect babies, with its emphasis on technology, prenatal testing, and Caesarean sections. They argue that there are many viable alternatives?including out-of-hospital births?in the search for the best birthing system.Review of the first edition:?Highly readable, extensively documented, and well illustrated?A welcome addition to American social history and women?s studies. It can also be read with profit by health planners, hospital administrators, ?consumers? of health care, and all those who are concerned with improving the circumstances associated with childbirth.??Claire Elizabeth Fox, bulletin of the History of Medicine?A fascinating, brilliantly documented history not merely of childbirth, but of men?s attitudes towards women, the effect of a burgeoning medical profession on our very conception of maternity and motherhood, and the influence of religion on medical technology and science.??Thomas J. Cottle, Boston Globe?This superb book?is both an impeccably documented recitation of the chronological history of medical intervention in American childbirth and a sociological analysis of the various meanings given to childbirth by individuals, interested groups, and American society as a whole.??Barbara Howe, American Journal of SociologyRichard W. Wertz, a builder in Westport, Massachusetts, is formerly an associate professor of American history at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.Dorothy C. Wertz, is a research professor at the School of Public Health, Boston University.…

  • Idioma: Inglés

    Editorial: Yale University Press, 1989

    0300040873 / 9780300040876

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    Librería: Better World Books, Mishawaka, IN, Estados Unidos de AmericaBetter World Books

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    Condición: Good. Exp Sub. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.…

  • Idioma: Inglés

    Editorial: Yale University Press, 1989

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    Condición: very_good. Fast Free Shipping â" Very Good condition book with a firm cover and clean pages. Shows normal use and some light wear or limited notes markings. A solid, nice copy to enjoy.

  • Idioma: Inglés

    Editorial: Free Press, 1977

    0029345103 / 9780029345108

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    Condición: Good. First Edition. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good. …

  • Idioma: Inglés

    Editorial: Schocken, U.S.A., 1987

    0805206159 / 9780805206159

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    Librería: Muse Book Shop, DeLand, FL, Estados Unidos de AmericaMuse Book Shop

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    Soft cover. Condición: Good. 1st Edition.

  • Idioma: Inglés

    Editorial: Yale University Press, 1989

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    Librería: Squeaky Trees Books, Greenfield TWP, ME, Estados Unidos de AmericaSqueaky Trees Books

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    Paperback. Condición: Very Good+. Very light wear to wraps, very clean, no markings, no creasing to spine vg; 6.21 X 1 X 9.3 inches; 302 pages.

  • Idioma: Inglés

    Editorial: Yale University Press, 1989

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    Librería: Sequitur Books, Boonsboro, MD, Estados Unidos de AmericaSequitur Books

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    Paperback. Condición: Very Good. Softcover. Good binding and cover. Light edge wear. Clean, unmarked pages. From the library Dr. Owen Hannaway. Hannaway was director of the Center for the History and Philosophy of Science at Johns Hopkins University. He authored numerous books and served as an editor of academic magazines in the history of science. Partial list of publications: Chemists and the Word: The Didactic Origins of Chemistry (1975); Observation, Experiment, and Hypothesis in Modern Physical Science (1985); The Evolution of Technology (1989); Science and the Practice of Medicine in the Nineteenth Century (1994); and The Foundations of Modern Science in the Middle Ages: Their Religious, Institutional and Intellectual Contexts (1996).…

  • Idioma: Inglés

    Editorial: Free Pr, 1977

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    Hardcover. Condición: Fair. No Jacket. Missing dust jacket; Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

  • Idioma: Inglés

    Editorial: Free Pr, 1977

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    Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

  • Idioma: Inglés

    Editorial: Free Pr, 1977

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    Hardcover. Condición: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

  • Idioma: Inglés

    Editorial: Free Pr, 1977

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    hardcover. Condición: Good. This hardcover is an Ex-library with typical stamps and marks: else, very good. Covers are clean and crisp. Pages appear bright and unmarked. Ships FAST! Bringing good books to happy readers since 2002.

  • Idioma: Inglés

    Editorial: Prentice Hall, 1973

    0137558848 / 9780137558841

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    Condición: Usado - Excelente

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    Paperback. Condición: Fine. THIS IS A TRADE PAPERBACK. IT WAS PUBLISHED BY PRENTICE HALL. .ALSO COMES WITH FREE DELIVERY CONFIRMATION FOR BOOKS TOTALING OVER 10.00 DOLLARS (USD).

  • Idioma: Inglés

    Editorial: Schocken Books, 1979

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    Paperback. Condición: Very Good. Freckling to upper page foredges, some creasing and light sunning to spine; Clean with no markings, solid and straight, vg-; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 260 pages.

  • Idioma: Inglés

    Editorial: Schocken, 1979

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    TRADE PAPERBACK. Condición: Used; Very Good. Used; Very Good. 31-G-08 Schocken Books 1979 Paperback. Previous owner's name on first page. Text is clean and unmarked. Covers have light wear. Spine is tight. Book Condition; Very Good . 1979. TRADE PAPERBACK.

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    Editorial: New Haven: Yale University Press, 1989, 1989

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    Librería: Steven Wolfe Books, Newton Centre, MA, Estados Unidos de AmericaSteven Wolfe Books

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    sewn PAPERBACK, very good. WERTZ, RICHARD W. / WERTZ, DOROTHY C. Lying-in: a history of childbirth in America. New Haven: Yale University Press, 1989, Expanded edition, with 1st printing number line starting with 1, xviii, 322pp., . This lively history of childbirth begins with colonial days, when childbirth was a social event, and moves on to the gradual medicalization of childbirth in America as doctors forced midwives out of business and to the home birth movement of the 1980s. Widely praised when it was first published in 1977, the book has now been expanded to bring the story up to date. In a new chapter and epilogue, Richard and Dorothy Wertz discuss the recent focus on delivering perfect babies, with its emphasis on technology, prenatal testing, and Caesarean sections. They argue that there are many viable alternatives--including out of hospital births--in the search for the best birthing system. 9780300040876 ISBN 0300040873.…

  • Idioma: Inglés

    Editorial: The Free Press, 1977

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    Hardcover. Condición: Good. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Good. Hardcover brown boards with gilt and copper titling on the spine. Includes Bibliography and Index, 260 pages. X-Library copy with standard markings and scattered highlighting. The DJ is in Good condition, not price clipped in brodart.

  • Editorial: Prentice Hall, NJ, 1975

    0137558848 / 9780137558841

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    Softcover. Condición: Good. First Edition. First edition. Good in wrappers. Paperback, rubbed at spine ends and corners, cover lightly soiled and worn, some pen underlining and margin markings.

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    Condición: good. Book is in good condition and may include underlining highlighting and minimal wear. The book can also include "From the library of" labels. May not contain miscellaneous items toys, dvds, etc. . We offer 100% money back guarantee and 24 7 customer service.

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    paperback. Condición: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority.

  • Idioma: Inglés

    Editorial: Yale University Press, 1989

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    Librería: Mad Hatter, West Kelowna, BC, CanadaMad Hatter

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    Condición: As New. A tight and unmarked copy-" This lively history of childbirth begins with colonial days when childbirth was a social event and moves on to the gradual medicalization of childbirth in America as doctors forced midwives out of business and to the home-birth movement of the 1980s. Widely praised when it was first published in 1977, the book has now been expanded to bring the story up to date. In a new chapter and epilogue, Richard and Dorothy Wertz discuss the recent focus on delivering perfect babies, with its emphasis on technology, prenatal testing, and Caesarean sections. They argue that there are many viable alternatives-including out-of-hospital births in the search for the best birthing system. Review of the first edition: "Highly readable, extensively documented, and well illustrated. A welcome addition to American social history and women's studies. It can also be read with profit by health planners, hospital administrators, 'consumers' of health care, and all those who are concerned with improving the circumstances associated with childbirth."-Claire Elizabeth Fox, Bulletin of the History of Medicine"A fascinating, brilliantly documented history not merely of childbirth, but of men's attitudes towards women, the effect of a burgeoning medical profession on our very conception of maternity and motherhood, and the influence of religion on medical technology and science."-Thomas J. Cottle, Boston Globe"This superb book is both an impeccably documented recitation of the chronological history of medical intervention in American childbirth and sociological analysis of the various meanings given to childbirth by individuals, interested groups, and American society as a whole."-Barbara Howe, American Journal of Sociology.". …