abortion

"Camille, seventeen, gives up her spot at a prestigious theater camp to drive from Texas to New Mexico to get an abortion, accompanied by her friends Annabelle and Bea"--OCLC.

"In an era in which every election cycle features a . . . battle over abortion's legality, [the author] uses her research to expose the limited ways in which making abortion a crime matters. Her insight into the real-life consequences that will ensue if states are permitted to criminalize abortion calls attention to the naive and misguided nature of contemporary struggles over abortion"--Dust jacket.

Presents a collection of articles selected from the New York Times about the issues surrounding abortion.

Includes a wide range of opinions surrounding issues concerning reproductive rights.

"... historian Daniel K. Williams complicates the history of abortion debates in the United States by offering a detailed... narrative of the pro-life movement's mid-twentieth-century origins. He explains that the movement began long before Roe v. Wade, and traces its fifty-year history to explain how and why abortion politics have continued to polarize the nation up to the present day"--Provided by publisher.

In graphic novel format over sixty artists and writers share their own experiences on the history of abortion, current political struggles, activism, and more.

"There are few issues as divisive and emotionally charged as abortion. Through a narrative-driven pro/con format--supported by relevant facts, quotes, anecdotes, and full-color illustrations--this title examines issues related to abortion. Topics include: Is a Fetus a Person with a Right to Life? Is Abortion Harmful to Women? Is Abortion Harmful to Society? Are Laws Regulating Abortion Adequate?"--Provided by the publisher.

"Before the mid-nineteenth century, abortion was a legal and morally uncontested procedure in America available to most women. Yet since the dawn of the twentieth century, abortion has remained an ever-present controversial issue. Although it has been legal since 1973, thousands of new laws have been enacted across the United States to limit women's access to the procedure, and the majority of these laws were passed between 2010 and 2015. This text gives students insight into the history of abortion and abortion rights, presenting thoughtful analysis from political leaders and experts fighting for both sides of the issue, to help students think critically about abortion and women's rights in America"--Provided by the publisher.

This book tells the story of two young women who go through different abortions (medical and surgical), in a graphic novel format. It follows the young women through their decision-making process, choosing a clinic, reaching out to friends and partners, and eventually the procedure itself. The graphic format is done tastefully and demystifies what can be a very intimidating and often frightening experience.