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Shaping the motherhood of indigenous Mexico /

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Ethnographically explores the construction of motherhood in indigenous Mexico. Adds to anthropological literature on reproduction, economic development and motherhood. Explores how indigenous mothers are viewed and managed by welfare programs as well as how humor becomes a way for the women to cope...

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Main Author: Smith-Oka, Vania, 1975-
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Nashville : Vanderbilt University Press, [2013]
Subjects:
Indian women > Mexico > Amatlán (Morelos) > History.
Indian mothers > Mexico > Amatlán (Morelos) > Social conditions.
Indian mothers > Mexico > Amatlán (Morelos) > Economic conditions.
Indian mothers > Health and hygiene > Mexico > Amatlán (Morelos)
Amatlán (Morelos, Mexico) > Social conditions.
Amatlán (Morelos, Mexico) > Economic conditions.
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Summary:Ethnographically explores the construction of motherhood in indigenous Mexico. Adds to anthropological literature on reproduction, economic development and motherhood. Explores how indigenous mothers are viewed and managed by welfare programs as well as how humor becomes a way for the women to cope with their own marginality.
Physical Description:xvi, 239 pages : illustrations, map ; 24 cm.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9780826519177 (cloth edition : alk. paper)
0826519172 (cloth edition : alk. paper)
9780826519184 (pbk. edition : alk. paper)
0826519180 (pbk. edition : alk. paper)
9780826519191 (ebook edition)
0826519199 (ebook edition)