Japanese American midwives: culture, community, and health politics, 1880 - 1950

In the late 19th century, midwifery was transformed into a new women's profession by modernizing Japan. As emigration to the U.S. increased, so Japanese midwives became involved as cultural brokers & participated in the creation of a Japanese American identity.

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Main Author: Smith, Susan Lynn (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Urbana [u.a.] Univ. of Illinois Press 2005
Series:The Asian American experience
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Summary:In the late 19th century, midwifery was transformed into a new women's profession by modernizing Japan. As emigration to the U.S. increased, so Japanese midwives became involved as cultural brokers & participated in the creation of a Japanese American identity.
Item Description:Includes bibliographical references and index
Physical Description:IX, 280 S. Ill.
ISBN:0252030052
0252072472

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