{"title":"Alison Clarke","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the Alison Clarke collection. Alison Clarke is a distinguished author known for her insightful works on the history of parenting and childbirth. Her expertise shines through in detailed explorations of familial dynamics and societal shifts, particularly in 19th-century New Zealand. Her writings blend historical analysis with engaging narratives, making complex topics accessible and fascinating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA standout title in her oeuvre is \u003cem\u003eBorn to a Changing World: Childbirth in Nineteenth-century New Zealand\u003c\/em\u003e. This book offers a captivating look into the evolution of childbirth practices and parental roles during a pivotal era, illuminating the cultural and social factors that influenced family life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf you are interested in the history of family and parenting, Alison Clarke's works are essential reading. They provide not only educational insights but also a profound understanding of how historical contexts shape the experiences of families and children. Dive into this collection to discover more about the intriguing world of 19th-century parenting and beyond.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"born-to-a-changing-world-childbirth-in-nineteenth-century-new-zealand-by-alison-clarke-9781927131428","title":"Born to a Changing World: Childbirth in Nineteenth-century New Zealand","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEmerging from diaries, letters, and memoirs, the voices of this remarkable book tell a new story of life arriving amidst a turbulent world. Before the Plunket Society, before antibiotics, before 'safe' Caesarean sections and registered midwives, nineteenth-century birthing practice in New Zealand was typically determined by culture, not nature or the state.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBorn to a Changing World: Childbirth in Nineteenth-century New Zealand\u003c\/em\u003e by Alison Clarke works from the heart of this practice, presenting a history balanced in its coverage of social and medical contexts. Connecting these contexts provides new insights into the same debates on childhood—from infant feeding to maternity care—that persist today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTracing the experiences of Māori and Pākehā birth ways, this richly illustrated story remains centered throughout on birthing women, their babies, and families: this is their history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46853384995052,"sku":"9781927131428","price":39.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/6e38965ebf631d301f68b795e13dba10.jpg?v=1759260552"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/alison-clarke.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}