Japanese American Midwives: Culture, Community, and Health Politics, 1880-1950
Title
Japanese American Midwives: Culture, Community, and Health Politics, 1880-1950
Subject
Japanese American Medicine Midwives Sanba
Description
In the late 19th Century, midwifery was transformed into a new woman's profession as part of Japan's modernizing quest for Empire. As immigrants to the US Japanese midwives, Sanba, served as cultural brokers as well as birth attendants for Issei women.
Creator
Smith, Susan L.
Publisher
University of Illinois Press
Date
2005
Type
RG950 .S655
Identifier
2003.500.284