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The perception of the unborn across the cultures of the world
In this remarkable book, Dr von Raffler-Engel combines a deep understanding of the development of communication in the very young, with a wide knowledge of the traditions and beliefs in a great diversity of cultures. This combination of expertise has enabled her to write a unique and unforgettable book about the active life and capabilities of the child before it is born, as well as the implications of our now broader understanding of these realities. Her belief that the fetus is a human being, albeit a not fully developed one, is explained on the basis of scientifically conducted research, which she explains here in an easy-going style that will be equally understandable to both professionals and lay people. Her survey of the attitudes and beliefs about the unborn child around the world provides both parents-to-be and professionals with an astonishing - and sometimes entertaining -...
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