Title: Lógicas y racionalidades entre comadronas y terapeutas tradicionales /
Authors: Mosquera Saravia, Ma. Teresa; Universidad de San Carlos de Guatemala.
Date: 2006
Publisher: Instituto de Estudios Interétnicos, Universidad de San Carlos de Guatemala,
Physical description: xxi, 314 pages : illustrations, maps ; 21 cm
Language: Spanish
LC classification: R
Abstract: A study of the development of anthropological medicine and birth in Guatemala, with focus on traditional methods used by indigenous midwives, their practices in specific regions, and the religious and cultural beliefs guiding them.
Subject headings (LCSH): Achi Indians--Medicine.; Birth customs--Guatemala.; Indians of Central America--Guatemala--Medicine.; Medical anthropology--Guatemala.; Medical personnel and patient--Guatemala--Rabinal.; Midwifery--Guatemala.; Traditional medicine--Guatemala--Rabinal.; Traditional medicine--Guatemala.; Transcultural medical care--Guatemala--Rabinal.; Transcultural medical care--Guatemala.