The abortion rights controversy in America : a legal reader : Hull, N. E. H., 1949-;Hoffer, Williamjames;Hoffer, Peter Charles, 1944- : Free Download, Borrow, and Streaming : Internet Archive (original) (raw)

343 pages ; 25 cm

"Beginning with the introduction of abortion law in the nineteenth century, this reader includes important documents from nearly two hundred years of debate over abortion. These legal briefs, oral arguments, court opinions, newspaper reports, opinion pieces, and contemporary essays are introduced with headnotes that place them in historical context." "This collection brings together the writings of doctors, lawyers, scientists, philosophers, elected officials, judges, and scholars as few other legal readers do, and it is essential reading for those engaged in the ongoing debate about abortion law in the United States."--Jacket

Includes bibliographical references

Abortion becomes a crime -- Birth control and the abortion law reform movement -- The "right" to an abortion -- Roe v. Wade before the high court -- Regulating and funding abortions -- Nineteen eighty-nine : a year of decision -- Regulation and controversy in the post-Webster era -- Freedom of speech versus free access to clinics

"Beginning with the introduction of abortion law in the nineteenth century, this reader includes important documents from nearly two hundred years of debate over abortion. These legal briefs, oral arguments, court opinions, newspaper reports, opinion pieces, and contemporary essays are introduced with headnotes that place them in historical context." "This collection brings together the writings of doctors, lawyers, scientists, philosophers, elected officials, judges, and scholars as few other legal readers do, and it is essential reading for those engaged in the ongoing debate about abortion law in the United States."--Jacket