Abortion in the United States: A Reference Handbook (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781598840988)

This work is a balanced presentation of the pro-life/pro-choice controversy, showing all aspects of the debate and why it is so difficult to resolve.

Abortion in the United States: A Reference Handbook offers a balanced, objective look at the ultimate "wedge" issue in American culture. This volume offers a revealing history of abortion politics and policy from the 1800s to Roe v. Wade to the present, with clear analyses of disputes such as public funding for abortion, the status of the fetus, contraception, abortion as a "litmus test" for candidates and judicial nominees, and more.

A separate chapter looks at abortion politics throughout the world and places the United States in a global context. Biographies of major players, extensive data and documents, and a bibliography of important resources make this an essential resource on one of the most controversial topics in our national dialog.

Author: Dorothy McBride
ISBN-10: 1598840983
ISBN-13: 9781598840988
Publisher: ABC-CLIO
Language: English
Published: 12/01/2007
Pages: 320
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.29lbs
Size: 9.30h x 6.32w x 1.08d

Review Citation(s):
Booklist 03/15/2008 pg. 78
Reference and Research Bk News 02/01/2008 pg. 138