Regulating Abortion
The Politics of US Abortion Policy
- English
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About this book
Explores the historical development and severe ramifications of America's strict abortion regulations.
Nearly one in four women in the United States undergoes an abortion during their life. In Regulating Abortion, Deborah R. McFarlane and Wendy L. Hansen uncover the history of the complex web of regulations surrounding abortion in the United States and shed light on the stark reality of this heavily regulated and politically divisive health care service.
McFarlane and Hansen delve into the historical development of abortion regulations since Roe v. Wade. They explore the underlying reasons for the extensive regulation of what they assert is a routine and safe medical procedure. The authors examine the multitude of factors that influence state-level abortion policies, including party affiliation, religion, the representation of women in legislatures, and political contributions. By demonstrating how these factors shape the landscape of abortion regulation across different states, they reveal the varying methods and justifications used to either restrict or protect abortion access, with a particular focus on the disproportionate impacts on women of color.
The recent landmark US Supreme Court decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization overturned long-standing precedents. McFarlane and Hansen provide timely insights into the implications of this ruling and how it further amplifies the disparities among states in regulating abortion. An essential resource for understanding the influences driving this divide, Regulating Abortion offers a comprehensive analysis of US abortion policy contextualized by relevant Supreme Court decisions and a comparative exploration of abortion regulation in Western Europe.
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Table of contents
- Cover
- Title Page
- Copyright Page
- Dedication
- Contents
- List of Figures and Tables
- Acknowledgments
- Introduction
- 1 Abortion Services in the United States and Theoretical Approaches to Their Regulation
- 2 Setting the Parameters for State Abortion Policies: Historical Background and US Supreme Court Decisions
- 3 Weakening Roe: The Proliferation of Abortion Regulations in US States
- 4 Politics across the States: Explaining State Differences in Abortion Regulation
- 5 After the Policymakers Go Home: Effects of State Abortion Regulations
- 6 How Abortion Is Regulated in Western Europe: A Comparison with the United States
- 7 The Dobbs Decision and Beyond
- Conclusion
- Appendix
- Notes
- References
- Index