Who Chooses?

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ISBN: 9780813035048

American Reproductive History Since 1830

Simone Caron

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English

University Press of Florida
01 January 2008

History of the Americas; Social & cultural history; Ethical issues: abortion & birth control; Gender studies: women; Sociology: birth

In 1860, the American Medical Association launched a campaign to convince state legislatures to prohibit abortions. Until 1973's Roe v. Wade, abortion was often seen as a crime. Who Chooses? analyzes the forces at play in shaping reproductive policy in the United States. Over the past two centuries, restrictive reproductive policies have often served as barriers to women's equality. The impact of these policies has been felt most poignantly at the local level by women endeavoring to control their daily lives. Simone Caron reveals that despite attempts by population controllers to shape the populace according to their own agendas, women throughout the years have sought means to choose for themselves the best reproduction option to suit their personal situation. She examines the political, moral, and economic forces that shaped reproductive policies and the impact they have had on women's ability to choose how to control their bodies.

Other: Simone Caron
Imprint: University Press of Florida
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 233mm, Width: 155mm, Spine: 19mm
Weight: 568g
ISBN: 9780813035048
ISBN 10: 081303504X
Pages: 384
Publication Date: 01 January 2008
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced , Further / Higher Education
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Simone M. Caron is chair and associate professor of history at Wake Forest University.

Reviews for Who Chooses?: American Reproductive History Since 1830

"""Drawing on impressive research... Who Chooses? brings together the complex and intertwined histories of abortion, birth control, and sterilization in the United States, ambitiously weaving together events at the federal level with a microanalysis of Rhode Island."" - Isis"""