Abortion in the United States: A Reference Handbook

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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.

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A good collection of biographical sketches, bibliography, and chronology and statistics makes this title in the Contemporary World Issues series an excellently balanced choice for most reference collections. * Booklist *
"Dorothy E. McBride also provides excerpts from critical historical and numerous legal texts, as well as extensive background on abortion policy and in the United States and worldwide . . . Both titles are recommended for college and university libraries." Reviewed with Abortion: A Documentary and Reference Guide by Melody Rose. * Feminist Collections *

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Dorothy E. McBride, PhD, is professor emeritus of political science at Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, FL.