Ehrenreich, Deirdre English Barbara
Witches, Midwives, and Nurses (2nd Ed.) (Contemporary Classics by Women
- ISBN 13:
- 9781558616615
- author:
- Ehrenreich, Deirdre English Barbara
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- THE FEMINIST PRESS CUNY
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2010
- Pages:
- 112
- Dimensions:
- 19 x 13.3 x 1 cm
- Genre:
- Complementary therapies, healing & health
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
Witches, Midwives & Nurses: A History of Women Healers In the history of healthcare, a dark chapter has been marked by the demonization of women healers. This book, first published in 1973, sheds light on the corruption of the medical establishment and its roots in witch hunters. The authors, Barbara Ehrenreich and Deirdre English, explore the current fascination with witches, exposing our fears and fantasies. A new chapter in this edition delves into the changing attitudes towards childbirth, alternative medicine, and modern-day witches. The authors build on their classic exposé, bringing the story up-to-date and revealing the ongoing impact of the medical establishment's historical roots. Written by Barbara Ehrenreich, author of Nickel and Dimed and Bait and Switch, and Deirdre English, a professor and former editor of Mother Jones, this book provides a thought-provoking history of women healers and the complex relationships between healthcare, politics, and society.
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