Social theory and infant feeding

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Clinicians, public health advisors, nutritionists and others have been attempting to increase breastfeeding rates for the last few decades, with varying degrees of success. We need social science researchers to help us understand the role of infant feeding in the...

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出版年:International Breastfeeding Journal
第一著者: Amir Lisa H
フォーマット: 論文
言語:英語
出版事項: BMC 2011-06-01
オンライン・アクセス:http://www.internationalbreastfeedingjournal.com/content/6/1/7
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要約:<p>Abstract</p> <p>Clinicians, public health advisors, nutritionists and others have been attempting to increase breastfeeding rates for the last few decades, with varying degrees of success. We need social science researchers to help us understand the role of infant feeding in the family. Some researchers in the area of food and nutrition have found Pierre Bourdieu's theoretical framework helpful. In this editorial, I introduce some of Bourdieu's ideas and suggest researchers interested in infant feeding should consider testing these theories.</p>
ISSN:1746-4358