The Perception of the Unborn Across the Cultures of the World - Couverture rigide

Raffler-Engel, W. Von

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 0889371202 ISBN 13 : 9780889371200

Editeur : Hogrefe & Huber, 1994

Synopsis

This work is based on 30 years of research and observation by the author, a linguist specializing in multiculturalism. The author examines the concept that prenatal babies not only learn, communicate and respond to outside forces, but that individual personality is formed while still in the womb. The book reviews a large amount of both medical and cultural evidence to support this view, and also provides a survey of how the prenatal experience is treated in a variety of different cultures. Based on this background, and with sources from medical journals, through to discussions of folklore, fertility rites, enculturation, the author spells out the conclusions reached from clearly explained empirical evidence of the many different societies. She also offers practical suggestions for optimal prenatal care. This work is intended for parents-to-be, psychologists, linguists, paediatricians and anthropologists. In addition, social workers, legislators and anyone working with children and families from diverse cultural backgrounds should find it instructive.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Hogrefe & Huber
• Date d'édition: 1994
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0889371202
• ISBN 13: 9780889371200
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 200
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible