The Racket - How Abortion Became Legal In Australia (Paperback)

Chronicling the rise and fall of an extraordinary web of influence, this account documents the events that culminated in the landmark ruling that made abortion legal in Australia and caused a public inquiry that humiliated a powerful government and glamorous police force. With forensic skill and psychological subtlety, this is a story of corruption, suffering, murder, suicide, courtroom drama, and political machinations. Artfully combining cultural history, investigative journalism, and true crime, this analysis examines the full spectrum of people involved, from the women themselves to the lawmakers, police, campaigners, and abortionists--who included a multimillionaire philanthropist, a communist bush poet, a timid aesthete, and a bankrupt slaughterman. A fascinating and disturbing backstory to an issue that remains ever divisive, this compelling narrative is an important contribution to the ongoing abortion debate.

General

Imprint:	Melbourne University Press
Country of origin:	Australia
Release date:	September 2008
First published:	September 2009
Authors:	Gideon Haigh
Dimensions:	232 x 156 x 26mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback - Trade
Pages:	288
ISBN-13:	978-0-522-85578-4
Categories:	Books > Humanities > History > History of specific subjects > General Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social issues > Ethical issues & debates > Abortion Books > History > History of specific subjects > General
LSN:	0-522-85578-4
Barcode:	9780522855784

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