關於本電子書
'Female Genital Mutilation' presents a comprehensive examination of a critical global health and human rights issue that affects millions of women worldwide. The book uniquely bridges the gap between medical science and cultural anthropology, offering readers a balanced perspective on both the health implications and the complex social frameworks that perpetuate this practice.
Through careful analysis of World Health Organization data and firsthand accounts, it reveals how successful intervention programs must combine medical education with sensitive community engagement rather than relying solely on legal restrictions. The work progressively builds understanding through interconnected sections, beginning with an overview of FGM practices and their geographic distribution, then delving into detailed medical analysis of health consequences, before examining the cultural contexts that sustain these traditions.
What sets this book apart is its interdisciplinary approach, presenting technical medical information alongside anthropological insights in language accessible to both healthcare professionals and social workers. The authors demonstrate how successful intervention strategies respect cultural identities while prioritizing women's health and human rights.
Through practical examples and case studies from multiple continents, the book illustrates both successful and unsuccessful attempts at changing local practices. It provides essential tools for healthcare providers, community workers, and policymakers, including protocols for medical care and frameworks for developing culturally sensitive intervention programs. This methodical exploration of evidence-based solutions, combined with respect for community values, creates a valuable resource for anyone working to address this complex global issue.
Through careful analysis of World Health Organization data and firsthand accounts, it reveals how successful intervention programs must combine medical education with sensitive community engagement rather than relying solely on legal restrictions. The work progressively builds understanding through interconnected sections, beginning with an overview of FGM practices and their geographic distribution, then delving into detailed medical analysis of health consequences, before examining the cultural contexts that sustain these traditions.
What sets this book apart is its interdisciplinary approach, presenting technical medical information alongside anthropological insights in language accessible to both healthcare professionals and social workers. The authors demonstrate how successful intervention strategies respect cultural identities while prioritizing women's health and human rights.
Through practical examples and case studies from multiple continents, the book illustrates both successful and unsuccessful attempts at changing local practices. It provides essential tools for healthcare providers, community workers, and policymakers, including protocols for medical care and frameworks for developing culturally sensitive intervention programs. This methodical exploration of evidence-based solutions, combined with respect for community values, creates a valuable resource for anyone working to address this complex global issue.
為這本電子書評分
歡迎提供意見。
閱讀資訊
智慧型手機與平板電腦
筆記型電腦和電腦
你可以使用電腦的網路瀏覽器聆聽你在 Google Play 購買的有聲書。
電子書閱讀器與其他裝置
如要在 Kobo 電子閱讀器這類電子書裝置上閱覽書籍，必須將檔案下載並傳輸到該裝置上。請按照說明中心的詳細操作說明，將檔案傳輸到支援的電子閱讀器上。
