Summary:
The book examines the historical role of women in healthcare, tracing the transition from early female healers to the male-dominated medical profession. It explores the systematic sidelining and denigration of women's knowledge and the rise of a professional medical establishment that often excluded women.
Key points:
1. Women's Role in Healing: The book examines women's historical roles as healers, midwives, and nurses, emphasizing their knowledge of herbs, childbirth, and basic medical care.
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