At a time when pleas for the ?humanization? of childbirth are fashionable, the author suggests, rather, that we should first accept our ?mammalian? condition and give priority to the woman's need for privacy and to feel secure. The activity of the intellect, the use of language, and many cultural beliefs and rituals?which are all special to humans?are handicaps in the period surrounding birth.
- ISBN10 1902636481
- ISBN13 9781902636481
- Publish Date 13 October 2003
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 8 February 2007
- Publish Country GB
- Imprint Clairview Books
- Format Paperback
- Pages 176
- Language English