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Is breast best? : taking on the breastfeeding experts and the new high stakes of motherhood /

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Wolf, Joan B. (Joan Beth)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: New York : New York University Press, [2011]
Series:Biopolitics (New York, N.Y.)
Subjects:
Public Opinion.
Politics.
Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice.
Breast Feeding.
Breastfeeding > Social aspects.
Breastfeeding > Government policy > United States.
Breastfeeding.
Electronic books.
Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
Table of Contents:
  • Preface : why breastfeeding?
  • Monitoring mothers : a recent history of following the doctor's orders
  • The science : does breastfeeding make smarter, happier, and healthier babies?
  • Minding your own (risky) business : health and personal responsibility
  • From the womb to the breast : total motherhood and risk-free children
  • Scaring mothers : the government campaign for breastfeeding
  • Conclusion : whither breastfeeding?