Pinter and Martin's Why it Matters series offer succinct, balanced and evidence-based introductions to the topics that affect family life in the 21st century. The Politics of Breastfeeding, first published in 1988, described how big business and vested interests influence the intimate relationship between mothers and their babies to the detriment of all, rich or poor, in the West or in the developing world. InWhy the Politics of Breastfeeding Matter, the central ideas ofThe Politics of Breastfeedingare distilled into a concise form, making it the perfect introduction to understanding the complex forces that govern what many think of as a simple choice to breastfeed or not. | Why The Politics Of Breastfeeding Matter by Gabrielle Palmer, Paperback | Indigo Chapters