Witches, Midwives, and Nurses examines how women-led healing was delegitimized to make way for patriarchy, capitalism, and the emerging medical industry. As we watch another agonizing attempt to shift the future of healthcare in the United States, we are reminded of the longevity of this crisis, and how firmly entrenched we are in a system that doesn't work. First published by the Feminist Press in 1973, Witches, Midwives, and Nurses is an essential book about the corruption of the medical establishment and its historic roots in witch hunters. In this new and updated edition, Barbara Ehrenreich and Deirdre English delve into the current fascination with and controversies about witches, exposing our fears and fantasies. They build on their classic exposé on the demonization of women healers and the political and economic monopolization of medicine. This quick history brings us up-to-date, exploring today's changing attitudes toward childbirth, alternative medicine, and modern-day witches.
Witches, Midwives, and Nurses: A History of Women Healers (Contemporary Classics)
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Author: Ehrenreich, Barbara
Binding: Paperback
ISBN: 9781558616615
Details:
Author: Ehrenreich, Barbara
Brand: The Feminist Press at CUNY
Edition: 2nd
Features:
- Used Book in Good Condition
Binding: Paperback
Format: Illustrated
Number Of Pages: 112
Release Date: 01-07-2010
Part Number: Illustrated
Package Dimensions: 7.4 x 5.2 x 0.4 inches Languages: English
EAN: 9781558616615
