Abortion in the United States
eBook - ePub

Abortion in the United States

A Reference Handbook

  1. 416 pages
  2. English
  3. ePUB (mobile friendly)
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eBook - ePub

Abortion in the United States

A Reference Handbook

About this book

Distinctive in its use of two disciplinary lenses—sociology and political science— Abortion in the United States provides a balanced scholarly analysis of the most salient issues in the pro-life/pro-choice debate. According to the CDC, more than 660, 000 legal abortions were performed in the United States in 2013, yet despite these numbers, or perhaps because of them, the abortion war rages on in state legislatures, in Congress, and in court rooms. This work offers an eye-opening look at the enduring cultural clash between reproductive rights activists, who have argued that access to safe, legal abortion is critical for ensuring women's equality, and impassioned activists seeking to overturn Roe v. Wade, who fervently believe that abortion is unethical. Written for high school and college students as well as for general audiences seeking to better understand opposing viewpoints, it gives readers essential background information and addresses persistent questions regarding the abortion debate. The new Perspectives chapter features the compelling voices of those engaged in the front lines of this battle alongside those of scholars from a range of disciplinary perspectives. Notable activists and leading advocacy groups are profiled, followed by the latest data on abortion rates and public opinion. Carefully curated documents and recommended news outlets, websites, documentaries, and academic readings invite continued exploration.

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Yes, you can access Abortion in the United States by Dorothy E. McBride,Jennifer L. Keys in PDF and/or ePUB format, as well as other popular books in Social Sciences & Social Policy. We have over one million books available in our catalogue for you to explore.

Information

Publisher
ABC-CLIO
Year
2018
Print ISBN
9781440853364
eBook ISBN
9798216041535

Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Half Title
  3. Title
  4. Copyright
  5. Contents
  6. Preface
  7. Acknowledgments
  8. 1 Background and History
  9. 2 Problems, Controversies, and Solutions
  10. 3 Perspectives
  11. 4 Profiles
  12. 5 Data and Documents
  13. 6 Resources
  14. 7 Chronology
  15. Glossary
  16. Index
  17. About the Authors