abortion

An overview of the abortion issue in this country, including who gets abortions and why, the history of abortion laws, and medical and technological aspects.

Discusses the pros and cons of the abortion issue and gives statistics on abortion in the United States and other countries.

Editorials from American newspapers examing genetic research, contraception, and sex education as well as exploring the abortion issue from constitutional, political, legal, legislative, scientific, and ethical perspectives. Bibliog.

Examines the controversial issue of abortion, including its moral, legal, social, and medical aspects.

Presents opposing viewpoints on the legality, morality, responsibility for, and justification of abortion. Includes critical thinking skills activities.

Seventeen-year-old Chloe brings her friend MJ to San Francisco, one of the few places where an abortion can be obtained legally in 1971, to get rid of Chloe's "Thing" while staying with her bohemian Aunt Kiki, experiencing hippie culture, and reconnecting with a former boyfriend.

Set in rural Maine in the first half of this century, it tells the story of Dr. Wilbur Larch--obstetrician and director of the orphanage in the town of St. Clouds. It is also the story of his favorite orphan, Homer, who is never adopted.

Primary sources help chronicle the events surrounding the Supreme Court's decision on Roe v. Wade and the impact their decision had on American society.

Examines the people, events, and legal questions connected to the Supreme Court decisions that legalized abortion.