Childbirth and the Future of Homo Sapiens

by Michel Odent

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In discussions of the future the emphasis is usually on the effects of myriad new technologies on our lives (examples being Al Gore's The Future and Michel Serres' Petites Poucettes). However, former obstetrician and revolutionary childbirth pioneer Michel Odent argues that the aspect of human lifestyle that has been most profoundly changed in recent decades is the period of time surrounding the birth of a child. Since this formative time is considered critical in defining our species, Homo sapiens, fundamental changes in this area should herald significant evolution in regard to how babies are born. This, surely, should be...

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  • ISBN13 9781780660998
  • Publish Date 4 June 2013
  • Publish Status Active
  • Publish Country GB
  • Imprint Pinter & Martin Ltd.
  • Format eBook
  • Pages 208
  • Language English