This book considers how the unique mountain ecology and socio-cultural patterns of the Himalayan region of Ladakh contribute to a peculiar pattern of infant mortality. Highlighting the roles of ecology, culture, history, and political economy, it stresses the burdens of women?s work in this region as crucial to birth outcome.
An Ecology of High-Altitude Infancy Ebook
A Biocultural Perspective
By: Andrea S. Wiley
Publisher:
Cambridge University Press
Print ISBN: 9780521830003, 0521830001
eText ISBN: 9780511189722, 0511189729
Edition: 1st
Format: PDF
Available from $ 40.00 USD
SKU: 9780511189722
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