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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 show more 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. show lessTags
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Dorothy E. McBride is Professor Emerita of Political Science at Florida Atlantic University. Amy G, Mazur is a Professor in the Department of Political Science at Washington State University. She received the Midwest Political Science Association Women's Caucus Professional Achievement Award in 2011.
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Common Knowledge
- Canonical title
- Abortion in the United States: A Reference Handbook
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- Nonfiction, Sexuality and Gender Studies, Politics and Government, General Nonfiction, History
- DDC/MDS
- 363.460973 — Society, government, & culture Social problems and social services Public Safety - Police, Crime Investigation Abortion
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- HQ767.5 .U5 .M3727 — Social sciences The family. Marriage, Women and Sexuality The Family. Marriage. Women The family. Marriage. Home Family size
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