Tourism and Maternal Health

Allison R. Cantor is adjunct assistant professor at New Mexico State University and research affiliate at the Monteverde Institute.

Joining original ethnographic research, practice theory, and a cultural biomedical approach, Allison R. Cantor’s book explores food insecurity and pregnancy. In this case study, using a clear and accessible writing style, Cantor offers a close-up view of the interplay of individual agency, local patterns, and global forces.

• AcknowledgmentsList of Figures and TablesIntroductionChapter 1: The Monteverde ZoneChapter 2: TourismChapter 3: The Nutrition TransitionChapter 4: Expanding the Nutrition TransitionChapter 5: CustomsChapter 6: Cultural Beliefs and Everyday PracticesChapter 7: Engaging in Practice: Decision-Making and Human AgencyChapter 8: Tourism and Culture ChangeConclusion: Why Practice MattersBibliographyIndexAbout the Author