Making Bodies Kosher
| Author | : Ben Kasstan |
| Publisher | : Fertility, Reproduction and Se |
| Total Pages | : 286 |
| Release | : 2022-09-13 |
| ISBN-10 | : 1800737203 |
| ISBN-13 | : 9781800737204 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (204 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Making Bodies Kosher by : Ben Kasstan
Download or read book Making Bodies Kosher written by Ben Kasstan and published by Fertility, Reproduction and Se. This book was released on 2022-09-13 with total page 286 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For Haredi Jews, reproduction is entangled with issues of health, bodily governance and identity. This is an analysis of the ways in which Haredi Jews negotiate healthcare services using theoretical perspectives in political philosophy. It is the first archival and ethnographic study of Haredi Jews in the UK and sits at the intersection of medical anthropology, social history and Jewish studies. It will allow readers to understand how reproductive care issues affect this growing minority population.
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