Publication

2006 - Instituto de Estudios Interétnicos, Universidad de San Carlos de Guatemala, Guatemala

Language

Spanish

Word Count

78,500 words, Guess

Page Count

314 pages

Identifiers

Classifications

  • LCCF1465.3.M4 M67 2006

Description

A study of the development of anthropological medicine and birth in Guatemala, with focus on traditional methods used by indigenous midwives, their practices in specific regions, and the religious and cultural beliefs guiding them.

Subjects

Topics

MedicineMidwiferyAchi IndiansBirth customsTraditional medicineMedical anthropologyMidwifery -- Guatemala

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