An ecology of high-altitude infancy :: a biocultural perspective /

This book considers how the unique mountain ecology and socio-cultural patterns of the Himalayan region of Ladakh contribute to a peculiar pattern of infant mortality. Highlighting the roles of ecology, culture, history, and political economy, it stresses the burdens of women's work in this reg...

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1. Verfasser: Wiley, Andrea S., 1962-
Format: Elektronisch E-Book
Sprache:English
Veröffentlicht: Cambridge ; New York : Cambridge University Press, 2004.
Schriftenreihe:Cambridge studies in medical anthropology ; 12.
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Zusammenfassung:This book considers how the unique mountain ecology and socio-cultural patterns of the Himalayan region of Ladakh contribute to a peculiar pattern of infant mortality. Highlighting the roles of ecology, culture, history, and political economy, it stresses the burdens of women's work in this region as crucial to birth outcome.
Beschreibung:1 online resource (xxii, 244 pages :)
Bibliographie:Includes bibliographical references (pages 209-226) and index.
ISBN:0511185197
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