The Anthropology of the Fetus

Biology, Culture, and Society

By: Sallie Han (Editor), Tracy K. Betsinger (Editor), Amy B. Scott (Editor)

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eBook | 8 November 2017 | Edition Number 1

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As a biological, cultural, and social entity, the human fetus is a multifaceted subject which calls for equally diverse perspectives to fully understand. Anthropology of the Fetus seeks to achieve this by bringing together specialists in biological anthropology, archaeology, and cultural anthropology. Contributors draw on research in prehistoric, historic, and contemporary sites in Europe, Asia, North Africa, and North America to explore the biological and cultural phenomenon of the fetus, raising methodological and theoretical concerns with the ultimate goal of developing a holistic anthropology of the fetus.

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"The Anthropology of the Fetus is a rich and ambitious volume. The contributors draw on cutting-edge research and deep knowledge of their fields to further our understanding of the complex and liminal beings we call fetuses (the definitional subtleties of which are discussed throughout). Needless to say, the volume's interdisciplinary breadth makes it a valuable resource for both teachers and researchers." ? Medical Anthropology Quarterly

"The volume's contribution to scholarship and methods about fetuses and reproduction is first-rate." ? Anthropos

"This is an outstanding collection of articles, all based on original research, giving the volume a fresh feel." ? Eugenia Georges, Rice University