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Childbirth and the Evolution of Homo Sapiens

Paperback • 2014 • English

Childbirth and the Evolution of Homo Sapiens

By Michel Odent

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About the book

The period surrounding birth is a phase of modern life that has been dramatically altered in recent decades, and emerging scientific disciplines have shown that this short period is critical in the formation of human beings. Michel Odent, former obstetrician and revolutionary childbirth pioneer, believes that these are two good reasons to raise questions about the way babies are born, and the consequences this may have for the evolution of Homo sapiens. Furthermore, the transmission of acquired ...Show more

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9781780662107

Publisher

Pinter & Martin Ltd.

Published year

2014

Language

English

Original title

Childbirth and the Evolution of Homo Sapiens

Format

Paperback

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