This thought-provoking reference work explores the evolution of
America's heated abortion debate in a selection of over 40 primary
documents from the 19th century to the present day. The guide
includes not only key laws and court cases that have determined
abortion policy, but also political speeches, medical essays,
theological writings, newspaper advertisements, magazine articles,
and popular books that offer insight into America's changing
attitudes towards women, race, the medical field, and the role of
government in its citizens' personal lives. Each document is
preceded by an introduction and is followed by analysis to help
readers understand its significance and historical context. Today
abortion is America's most contentious political and religious
rallying point. Yet 150 years ago it was a virtual non-issue,
quietly performed for centuries by women and mid-wives. What
changed? This thought-provoking reference work explores the
evolution of America's abortion debate in a balanced selection of
over 40 primary documents by doctors, feminists, religious leaders,
politicians, extremists, and judges from the 19th century to the
present day. This guide not only examines the key laws and court
cases, like Roe v. Wade and the Partial Birth Abortion Ban, that
have determined abortion policy, but offers insight into America's
changing attitudes towards women, race, the medical field, and the
role of government in its citizens' personal lives. Memoirs of
early abortion providers, excerpts from popular women's self-help
books, the complete text of Pope Paul VI's Humanae Vitae, and
personal writings from key liberal and conservative figures on both
sides of the debate provide a more complete picture of an issue
that is deeply personal, deeply divisive, and anything but
clear-cut. A straightforward and accessible book, ideal for both
students and general readers looking to expand their understanding
of one of the most complicated, and still unresolved, issues of our
day. Each excerpt is preceded by a brief explanation of its
significance and followed by author analysis to help readers
understand its implications and the historical context in which is
it was written. Readers gain direct access to America's most
important legal papers and transcripts on abortion, complimented by
a well rounded view of the public beliefs and sentiments that have
fueled abortion debates. Suggestions for further reading conclude
each chapter, perfect for research or to guide interested readers
in their search for material. The front matter includes a Timeline
of major events in abortion history, and the back matter, offers a
Bibliography of 50 titles on abortion and over 30 Web links.
Documents are presented in easy-to-use chronological order, divided
into 7 chapters exploring the various eras of the abortion debate.
Chapter 1: (19th century) The state's minimal role in abortions,
the nascent women's movement, and a medical movement to restrict
abortion provision. Chapter 2: (1905 - 1960) America's strictest
era of abortion policy. The ideology of motherhood vs.
post-suffrage women's desire to control their fertility. Chapter 3:
(1965-1971). Voices for decreased abortion restrictions and tragic
consequences of illegal abortions. Chapter 4: (1973 - 983) Results
of and immediate academic responses to the movement to liberalize
abortion policy. Chapter 5: (1984 -1989) The growing role of
political parties in abortion politics. Chapter 6: (1991-1996) The
movement to protect the fetus. Chapter 7: (2001-2005) Impact of the
fetal rights movement and successes in restricting abortion access.
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