--- product_id: 1700335 title: "Witches, Midwives, and Nurses: A History of Women Healers (Contemporary Classics)" price: "15539CFA" currency: XOF in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.sn/products/1700335-witches-midwives-and-nurses-a-history-of-women-healers-contemporary store_origin: SN region: Senegal --- # First published 1973, timeless relevance 100 pages of powerful history Top 50 in History of Medicine Witches, Midwives, and Nurses: A History of Women Healers (Contemporary Classics) **Price:** 15539CFA **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 📖 Unlock the hidden history of women healers and join the movement rewriting healthcare’s story! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Witches, Midwives, and Nurses: A History of Women Healers (Contemporary Classics) - **How much does it cost?** 15539CFA with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.sn](https://www.desertcart.sn/products/1700335-witches-midwives-and-nurses-a-history-of-women-healers-contemporary) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Enduring Classic:** Originally published in 1973, this updated edition remains a critical lens on healthcare’s patriarchal roots. - • **Top-Ranked Insight:** Ranks #30 in Medical Psychology History and boasts a 4.5-star rating from over 1,300 readers. - • **Compact yet Impactful:** A concise 100-page read that delivers a deep dive into women’s historic role in healing and medicine. - • **Essential for Change-Makers:** Perfect for professionals and students eager to understand the intersection of gender, medicine, and power. - • **Thought-Provoking & Accessible:** Engaging, quick read that challenges mainstream narratives and sparks meaningful conversations. ## Overview Witches, Midwives, and Nurses is a seminal, updated classic exploring how women healers were marginalized to pave the way for patriarchal medical systems. With 100 pages of incisive analysis, it connects historical witch hunts to modern healthcare inequities, making it a must-read for anyone interested in medicine, feminism, and social justice. ## Description Witches, Midwives, and Nurses examines how women-led healing was delegitimized to make way for patriarchy, capitalism, and the emerging medical industry. As we watch another agonizing attempt to shift the future of healthcare in the United States, we are reminded of the longevity of this crisis, and how firmly entrenched we are in a system that doesn't work. First published by the Feminist Press in 1973, Witches, Midwives, and Nurses is an essential book about the corruption of the medical establishment and its historic roots in witch hunters. In this new and updated edition, Barbara Ehrenreich and Deirdre English delve into the current fascination with and controversies about witches, exposing our fears and fantasies. They build on their classic exposé on the demonization of women healers and the political and economic monopolization of medicine. This quick history brings us up-to-date, exploring today's changing attitudes toward childbirth, alternative medicine, and modern-day witches. Review: Short, interesting, and thought provoking - The authors really said a lot in this short little booklet. They pose a clear correlation between midwifery, the witch hunt movement, women’s suppression and exclusion from the health care field, and the rise of the current patriarchal, male-dominated medical system. They also explain how women healers have always played a part in shaping the history of medicine, but their role has been trivialized and diminished in the power struggle with male doctors. It’s an excellent read for anyone pursuing a career in medicine or anyone interested in the institutionalized sexism of the health care industry. Review: A much needed perspective - I read this book in three hours and could hardly put it down. I saw it mentioned on the internet and decided to buy it, and honestly it was an amazing and much needed perspective. If you want a more honest glimpse into the past of how the medical field developed and women's important role in it, this is the book for you. They even have their sources in the back. It's just barely 100 pages, easy read, and I find its contents to be invaluable to getting the full picture on how witch hunts directly related to women's oppression in a way that most historical texts never discuss. ## Features - Used Book in Good Condition ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #62,661 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #30 in Medical Psychology History #35 in Popular Psychology History #47 in History of Medicine (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.5 out of 5 stars 1,308 Reviews | ## Images ![Witches, Midwives, and Nurses: A History of Women Healers (Contemporary Classics) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61z0h9f2tlL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Short, interesting, and thought provoking *by R***L on October 6, 2023* The authors really said a lot in this short little booklet. They pose a clear correlation between midwifery, the witch hunt movement, women’s suppression and exclusion from the health care field, and the rise of the current patriarchal, male-dominated medical system. They also explain how women healers have always played a part in shaping the history of medicine, but their role has been trivialized and diminished in the power struggle with male doctors. It’s an excellent read for anyone pursuing a career in medicine or anyone interested in the institutionalized sexism of the health care industry. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A much needed perspective *by J***E on September 5, 2019* I read this book in three hours and could hardly put it down. I saw it mentioned on the internet and decided to buy it, and honestly it was an amazing and much needed perspective. If you want a more honest glimpse into the past of how the medical field developed and women's important role in it, this is the book for you. They even have their sources in the back. It's just barely 100 pages, easy read, and I find its contents to be invaluable to getting the full picture on how witch hunts directly related to women's oppression in a way that most historical texts never discuss. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ good read *by G***R on November 27, 2013* This short story shares many interesting beginnings of modern medicine. I think it is an easy, informative read. I only gave 4 stars because some of the content is outdated. But I should mention it was first written in the early 70's. I do highly recommend you read this if you are interested in any way in medicine. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.sn/products/1700335-witches-midwives-and-nurses-a-history-of-women-healers-contemporary](https://www.desertcart.sn/products/1700335-witches-midwives-and-nurses-a-history-of-women-healers-contemporary) --- *Product available on Desertcart Senegal* *Store origin: SN* *Last updated: 2026-09-15*