Birth Control (Hardcover)

Intended as a reference tool for college students, this book examines the origins of and controversies associated with birth control in the United States. Issues regarding access to, education about, and practice of birth control have played a pivotal role in religious, social, and political conflicts throughout the 19th and 20th centuries. In the 21st century, controversies surrounding birth control remain at the forefront of current political debates over topics as varied as women's rights, social welfare initiatives, federal healthcare funding, consumer protection and physician liability, and informed consent. Birth Control provides a historical background of premodern practices, describes birth control in the 19th-20th centuries, and discusses all currently available types of contraceptive systems, including both artificial and natural methods. The treatment of contemporary public debates on birth control addresses questions posed on practical, ethical, religious, and moral grounds, presented respectfully and in a balanced fashion. Contains 20 primary document excerpts divided into 8 thematic categories, including early birth-control manuals, essays by Margaret Sanger, papal encyclicals, federal statutes, Supreme Court cases, and executive orders from 4 presidents on the subject of birth control Provides a bibliography of sources for additional research Includes a glossary and index for quick access to information about specific topics and terms

General

Imprint:	Greenwood Press
Country of origin:	United States
Series:	Health and Medical Issues Today
Release date:	2012
First published:	2012
Authors:	Aharon W Zorea
Dimensions:	163 x 242 x 21mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover - Cloth over boards
Pages:	216
ISBN-13:	978-0-313-36254-5
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social issues > Ethical issues & debates > Abortion Books > Medicine > General issues > Public health & preventive medicine > Personal & public health > Birth control, contraception, family planning Promotions
LSN:	0-313-36254-8
Barcode:	9780313362545

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