| The Pro-Life/Choice Debate Contributor(s): Herring, Mark y. (Author) |
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ISBN: 0313317100 ISBN-13: 9780313317101 Publisher: Greenwood OUR PRICE: $69.30 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: July 2003 Annotation: While the disagreements on abortion date to the beginning of our country, most of its public debate has taken place during the 20th century. Herring examines the issue from the debate's origin to its current state and expected future. Narrative chapters include discussions of the pro and con arguments associated with abortion, featuring quotes from doctors, politicians, religious figures, and ordinary people. First in the new Historical Guides to Controversial Issues in America series, this volume studies the major events and periods in the development of the abortion debate throughout its history. Students will find a nonpartisan approach to landmark cases, acts and amendments, and Pro-Life and Pro-Choice advocates. A list of Pro-Life/Choice Web sites and other electronic resources for further research is included. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Social Science | Abortion & Birth Control - History | United States - General - Political Science |
| Dewey: 363.460 |
| LCCN: 2002032073 |
| Series: Historical Guides to Controversial Issues in America |
| Physical Information: 0.85" H x 6.8" W x 9.48" (1.07 lbs) 248 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: While the disagreements on abortion date to the beginning of our country, most of its public debate has taken place during the 20th century. Herring examines the issue from the debate's origin to its current state and expected future. Narrative chapters include discussions of the pro and con arguments associated with abortion, featuring quotes from doctors, politicians, religious figures, and ordinary people. First in the new Historical Guides to Controversial Issues in America series, this volume studies the major events and periods in the development of the abortion debate throughout its history. Students will find a nonpartisan approach to landmark cases, acts and amendments, and Pro-Life and Pro-Choice advocates. A list of Pro-Life/Choice Web sites and other electronic resources for further research is included. |
