Gabrielle Palmer
Why the Politics of Breastfeeding Matter (Pinter & Martin Why It Matters)
- ISBN 13:
- 9781780665252
- author:
- Gabrielle Palmer
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Pinter & Martin Ltd. 1 edition
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2016
- Pages:
- 144
- Dimensions:
- 13.2 x 0.7 x 17.8 cm
- Genre:
- Health, Family & Lifestyle, Families & Parents, Raising Children, Gabrielle Palmer,Why the Politics of Breastfeeding Matter (Pinter & Martin Why It Matters),Pinter & Martin Ltd.,1780665253,Pregnancy & Parenting,Health & Fitness,Consumer Health,Health
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 6 working days
Description
The Politics of Breastfeeding Matters by Gabrielle Palmer is a thought-provoking exploration of the complex forces that shape infant feeding choices. First published in 1988, this influential book remains a crucial work in understanding the global public health implications of breastfeeding. Palmer's central ideas are distilled into a concise form in Why the Politics of Breastfeeding Matter, making it an ideal introduction to grasping the intricate relationships between big business, vested interests, and maternal choice. This book sheds light on how these forces impact the intimate bond between mothers and their babies, affecting not just those in wealthy communities but also in developing worlds. By examining the politics of breastfeeding, Palmer offers a nuanced perspective on this often-overlooked public health issue.