Title data
Kroeker, Lena:
In between Life and Death : Decision-making of HIV+ mothers in Lesotho.
Münster
:
LIT
,
2015
. - 329 p.
- (Beiträge zur Afrikaforschung
; 61
)
ISBN 978-3-643-90640-3
(
Doctoral thesis,
2013
, Universität Bayreuth, Kulturwissenschaftliche Fakultät)
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Abstract in another language
This book recounts the stories of 30 expectant mothers living with HIV in Lesotho, and how they made decisions during an uncertain time. Social concerns - such as poverty, familial disruption, limited opportunities, and early infant care - are present during a time "in between life and death." Medical and non-medical solutions are found to make this life-changing event a success. Familial care, medical counseling, and ritual practices were combined, yet there were often conflicting demands. In between Life and Death is about the navigation of such conflicts.
Further data
Item Type: | Doctoral thesis |
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Keywords: | Lesotho; HIV/AIDS; Schwangerschaft; Medizin; Krankenhaus; Generationen; Konflikte; Meidung; Uncertainty |
Institutions of the University: | Faculties Faculties > Faculty of Cultural Studies > Chair Social Anthropology > Chair Social Anthropology - Univ.-Prof. Dr. Erdmute Alber Graduate Schools > BIGSAS Faculties > Faculty of Cultural Studies Faculties > Faculty of Cultural Studies > Chair Social Anthropology Graduate Schools |
Result of work at the UBT: | Yes |
DDC Subjects: | 300 Social sciences > 300 Social sciences, sociology and anthropology 300 Social sciences > 360 Social problems, social services 300 Social sciences > 370 Education 300 Social sciences > 390 Customs, etiquette, folklore 600 Technology, medicine, applied sciences 600 Technology, medicine, applied sciences > 610 Medicine and health 900 History and geography |
Date Deposited: | 05 Dec 2018 06:44 |
Last Modified: | 05 Dec 2018 06:44 |
URI: | https://eref.uni-bayreuth.de/id/eprint/46483 |