Interdisciplinary Views on Abortion - Essays from Philosophical, Sociological, Anthropological, Political, Health and Other Perspectives (Paperback)

This book traces issues surrounding abortion and abortion practices in the United States through the lens of multiple disciplines, including sociology, anthropology, philosophy, community health, theology, and political science. In so doing, it parallels the interdisciplinary nature of feminist and women's studies, situating the issue of abortion within a wider understanding of the impact of reproduction on women's lives and their health. The contributing authors provide an accessible summary of the issues surrounding the topic of abortion, and the essays reflect both original research and scholarly discourse on existing research and literature. The first three essays set forth theoretical issues from sociological, medical, and political points of view, discussing the evolution of the abortion debate in the United States along with a summary of various abortion methods from a health and medical perspective. The next essay, an anthropological case study of women's views on abortion and family planning in rural Illinois, serves as a bridge to the remaining essays - providing a turn from theory to academic practices. The remaining essays examine a number of topics, including a study of the popular novel and film ""The Cider House Rules"" as a litmus for social opinion and normative beliefs on modern abortion; the biological and theological concerns related to abortion within the context of the mind/body dualism of Western thought; a case study of an abortion that was psychologically problematic for one woman and the role of counseling in healing such problems; and, the plausibility of a feminist Kantian perspective in addressing quality of life issues and other moral considerations of abortion.

General

Imprint:	McFarland & Company
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	February 2009
First published:	February 2009
Editors:	Susan A. Martinelli-Fernandez • Lori Baker-Sperry • Heather McIlvaine-Newsad
Foreword by:	Sue V. Rosser
Dimensions:	226 x 150 x 15mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	223
ISBN-13:	978-0-7864-3494-7
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social issues > Ethical issues & debates > Abortion Promotions
LSN:	0-7864-3494-5
Barcode:	9780786434947

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