Witches, Midwives, & Nurses (Second Edition): A History of Women Healers - Barbara Ehrenreich

Detalii:

n nWitches, Midwives, and Nurses is an essential book about the corruption of the medical establishment, rooted in witch hunters and the rise of capitalism.n n 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 doesnt work.n nFirst 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 expos on the demonization of women healers and the political and economic monopolization of medicine. This quick history brings us up-to-date, exploring todays changing attitudes toward childbirth, alternative medicine, and modern-day witches.n

Preț:

86.56 ^RON

---

Alte detalii:

Vânzător: Libris.ro
Brand: Barbara Ehrenreich