The Anthropology of the Fetus

The Anthropology of the Fetus
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Publisher : Berghahn Books
Total Pages : 315
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ISBN-10 : 9781785336928
ISBN-13 : 1785336924
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Book Synopsis The Anthropology of the Fetus by : Sallie Han

Download or read book The Anthropology of the Fetus written by Sallie Han and published by Berghahn Books. This book was released on 2017-10-01 with total page 315 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As a biological, cultural, and social entity, the human fetus is a multifaceted subject which calls for equally diverse perspectives to fully understand. Anthropology of the Fetus seeks to achieve this by bringing together specialists in biological anthropology, archaeology, and cultural anthropology. Contributors draw on research in prehistoric, historic, and contemporary sites in Europe, Asia, North Africa, and North America to explore the biological and cultural phenomenon of the fetus, raising methodological and theoretical concerns with the ultimate goal of developing a holistic anthropology of the fetus.


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