Contains twelve essays in which religious scholars examine the issues of contraception and abortion as seen from various faith traditions, and present alternative interpretations of restrictive views on family planning.
Why, despite evidence to the contrary, does the narrative of the negative consequences of teenage pregnancy, abortion and childbearing persist? This book outlines a critical view of 'teenage pregnancy' and abortion, arguing that the negativity surrounding early reproduction is u…
"This book argues that the negativity surrounding early reproducion is underpinned by a particular understanding of adolescence. It traces the invention of 'adolescence and the imaginary wall that the notion constructs between young people and adults."--Cover.
"Abortion Under Apartheid examines the politics of abortion in South Africa during the apartheid era (1948-1990), when termination of pregnancy was criminalized. It analyzes the flourishing clandestine abortion industry, the prosecution of medical and 'backstreet' abortionists, …
In this book, Lori Brown examines the relationship between space, defined physically, legally and legislatively, and how these factors directly impact the spaces of abortion. It analyses how various political entities shape the physical landscapes of inclusion and exclusion to r…
A holistic understanding of abortion from a feminist perspective, including the history of its practice and state policies to contain it; the social, economic, and cultural conditions under which women utilize it; and the legal, moral, and political battles that surround it. -am…
Overview: Scientific breakthroughs have led us to a point where soon we will be able to make specific choices about the genetic makeup of our offspring. In fact, this reality has arrived-and it is only a matter of time before the technology becomes widespread. Much like past arg…
Scientific breakthroughs have led us to a point where soon we will be able to make specific choices about the genetic makeup of our offspring. In fact, this reality has arrived--and it is only a matter of time before the technology becomes widespread. Much like past arguments ab…
"Uses Socratic dialogue to strip away the emotional issues and get to the heart of the rational objections to abortion." -- Back cover.