Sanctioning Pregnancy offers a unique critique of sociocultural constructions of pregnancy and the ways in which it is represented in contemporary culture, and examines the common myths which exist about diet, exercise and work in pregnancy, alongside notions of risk and media portrayals of pregnant women. Topics covered include:
Different theoretical standpoints are critically examined, including a medico-scientific model, feminist perspectives and bio-psychosocial and psychodynamic approaches.
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Sanctioning Pregnancy offers a unique critique of sociocultural constructions of pregnancy and the ways in which it is represented in contemporary culture, and examines the common myths which exist about diet, exercise and work in pregnancy, alongside notions of risk and media portrayals of pregnant women. Topics covered include:
Different theoretical standpoints are critically examined, including a medico-scientific model, feminist perspectives and bio-psychosocial and psychodynamic approaches.
Imprint | Routledge |
Country of origin | United Kingdom |
Series | Women and Psychology |
Release date | May 2007 |
Availability | Expected to ship within 12 - 17 working days |
First published | 2007 |
Authors | Harriet Gross, Helen Pattison |
Dimensions | 234 x 156 x 20mm (L x W x T) |
Format | Hardcover |
Pages | 190 |
ISBN-13 | 978-0-415-21159-8 |
Barcode | 9780415211598 |
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LSN | 0-415-21159-X |