Is Breast Best? : Taking on the Breastfeeding Experts and the New High Stakes of Motherhood /

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Bibliographic Details
Call Number:Libro Electrónico
Main Author: Wolf, Joan B. (Joan Beth)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: New York : New York University Press, 2011.
Series:Biopolitics (New York, N.Y.)
Book collections on Project MUSE.
Subjects:
Public Opinion.
Politics.
Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice.
Breast Feeding.
Breastfeeding > Social aspects.
Breastfeeding > Government policy > United States.
Breastfeeding.
Electronic books.
Online Access:Texto completo
Table of Contents:
  • Preface : why breastfeeding?
  • Monitoring mothers : a recent history of following the doctor's orders
  • The science : does breastfeeding make smarter, happier, and healthier babies?
  • Minding your own (risky) business : health and personal responsibility
  • From the womb to the breast : total motherhood and risk-free children
  • Scaring mothers : the government campaign for breastfeeding
  • Conclusion : whither breastfeeding?

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