Mother Knows Best: Talking Back to the ExpertsJessica Ann Nathanson, Laura Camile Tuley "Mother Knows Best presents a sustained critique of the leading mothering advice literature of the past decade or so. With a cuttingedge approach and a frank, "talking back" tone, the authors make a significant contribution to the current literature on mothering." -Lauri Umansky, Professor, History Department; Associate Dean, College of Arts and Sciences, Suffolk University |
Contents
Neutralization and Emotion Work in Womens Accounts | 13 |
A Mosaic of Pregnancy Expertise | 25 |
Escaping Polarization | 34 |
Copyright | |
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