The Politics of Breastfeeding: When Breasts are Bad for Business
by Gabrielle Palmer
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Manufacturer: Pinter & Martin Ltd.
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Binding: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 649
EAN: 9781905177165
ISBN: 190517716X
Label: Pinter & Martin Ltd.
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 352
Publication Date: 2009-01-26
Publisher: Pinter & Martin Ltd.
Studio: Pinter & Martin Ltd.
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Summary: One of the most powerful books ever written
Comment: I was overwhelmed when I read this book. I think it should be required reading in schools. It's so much more than just about how you feed a baby. It shows how choices have been taken away from women - and men - and how corrupt the world is. It's profoundly powerful, and sad in places. Everyone should read this book. I wonder why Oprah hasn't got hold of it yet?
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Summary: Powerful book! A real eye-opener!
Comment: I often wondered why women do not breastfeed anymore. Is it because it seems easier to bottlefeed, is it because they heard so much about possible problems, is it just because they are to vain and afraid what it will do to their breasts, etc?
Then I came across this book... breastfeeding is a long forgotten art, caused by many factors, main of them change in woman's place in society and workplace through industrial revolution, forceful and false advertising of artificial baby foods from manufacturers, often supported by medical profession, etc.
This book is a great study of the phenomena of breastfeeding (or rather its decline) and is well researched and supported by references of studies. The style is very friendly and easy to read, full of photos and with the extensive reference guide at the end.
I strongly recommend this book not only to mothers, but also to medical profession, anyone who studies the history of economics, media or advertising as well as human relations!
An absolute MUST read!
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Summary: Useful breastfeeding info as well as politics
Comment: This book will make you angry, as it describes the way many women and babies have been conned out of their birthright. However, it is not just about politics. It contains plenty of information about breastfeeding and health (for both mother and baby), with references. The writing style is easy to read and entertaining, and lots of anecdotes make it personal in tone. There is practical information on breastfeeding too - good to read BEFORE you have a child.
As far as the 'politics' bit goes, the book was stimulating, informative, and yes, I got angry. This is despite the fact that I disagreed totally with the author's views on economics - she is straight out of the pages of the Socialist Workers Student Society newsletter. She appears to blame most of the world's evils on the free market, but it was Government-employed medical staff who wrecked breastfeeding in the 1950s and thereabouts. Nestle & co may peddle artificial baby milks, but women only started using them when doctors, midwives or health visitors told them to supplement.
Aside from that, great book - exposes the pro-bottlefeeding arguments for the deceitful tosh that they are.
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Summary: A real eye opener!
Comment: As someone who had to defend breastfeeding my child, I already had strong views about how society looks at the practise. The first time I read this book (first edition)I found the history behind it fascinating. What really alarmed me, though, was the truth behind formulas and what used to pass as formula! After getting the second edition, I was dismayed to find that nothing had improved in 10 years. This book is well researched an passionate. Be warned! After reading this, you may just become an activist!
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