Japanese American midwives : culture, community, and health politics, 1880-1950 / Susan L. Smith.
| Author/creator | Smith, Susan Lynn, 1960- |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | Urbana : University of Illinois Press, ©2005. |
| Description | ix, 280 pages : illustrations, portraits ; 23 cm. |
| Subjects |
| Series | The Asian American experience Asian American experience. ^A326577 |
| Contents | Creation of the sanba in Meiji Japan -- Race relations, midwife regulations, and the sanba in the American west -- Seattle sanba and the creation of Issei community -- Midwife supervision in Hawai'i -- Militarization, midwifery, and World War II. |
| Abstract | In the late 19th century, midwifery was transformed into a new women's profession by modernizing Japan. As emigration to the U.S. increased, so Japanese midwives became involved as cultural brokers & participated in the creation of a Japanese American identity. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (p. [253]-269) and index. |
| LCCN | 2005007104 |
| ISBN | 0252030052 (cloth : alk. paper) |
| ISBN | 9780252030055 (cloth : alk. paper) |
| ISBN | 0252072472 (paper : alk. paper) |
| ISBN | 9780252072475 (paper : alk. paper) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laupus | Books - Stacks | WQ 11 AA1 S659J 2005 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |