A Passion for Birth
my life: anthropology, family and feminism
$55.08
- Hardcover
384 pages
- Release Date
20 May 2015
Summary
Internationally renowned childbirth educator, anthropologist and feminist icon Sheila Kitzinger (1929-2015) was one of the most influential figures in the natural childbirth movement.In a pioneering career spanning more than 50 years she campaigned for and oversaw a radical change in maternity care, placing women s rights and choices at the very heart of childbirth.Her passion, research and knowledge of childbirth have had enormous impact on millions of women worldwide.In her long-awaited aut…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781780661704 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1780661703 |
| Author: | Shelia Kitzinger, Sheila Kitzinger |
| Publisher: | Montag & Martin Limited |
| Imprint: | Pinter & Martin Ltd. |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 384 |
| Release Date: | 20 May 2015 |
| Weight: | 902g |
| Dimensions: | 243mm x 165mm x 40mm |
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Critics Review
A perfect eulogy to a life well lived.
* The Independent *‘I knew that Sheila has been very involved in developing birth practices, but until I read this autobiography I had no idea just how much she was involved in. Now I have no idea how she fitted it all into one life!’
‘Over the last 50 years, whenever there was a women’s birthing issue, Sheila was involved.’
‘I found this book totally absorbing. Sheila has the most fascinating life and wrote about it in the same energetic fashion with which she must have lived it.’
‘This is an exuberant, inspiring book. Read it if you want to remember why you are involved in birth work. Read it if you a midwife and want to feel empowered to listen to women. Read it if you are interested in birth around the world. Read it if you want to be inspired to pursue activism in as area about which you feel passionately. Or read it if you just want to learn about a fascinating life lived through a period of great social change.’
I feel grateful that her voice and encouragement will live on in this vibrant book.
– Saffia Farr * Juno *About The Author
Shelia Kitzinger
Sheila Kitzinger MBE was a natural childbirth activist and author specializing in pregnancy, childbirth and the parenting of babies and young children. She lived near Oxford. Sheila died in April 2015.
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