Interdisciplinary views on abortion
Subtitle: essays from philosophical, sociological, anthropological, political, health and other perspectives
By: edited by Susan A. Martinelli-Fernandez, Lori Baker-Sperry and Heather McIlvaine-Newsad ; foreword by Sue V. Rosser.
Contributors: Martinelli-Fernandez, Susan A., 1951-; Baker-Sperry, Lori, 1971-; McIlvaine-Newsad, Heather, 1967-
Publisher: McFarland
Published: 2010
Place of publication: Jefferson, N.C
Language: eng
Number of pages: 215
ISBN-13: 9780786434947
Subjects: Abortion; Abortion -- Moral and ethical aspects; Abortion -- Religious aspects
Description: "The first essays set forth sociological, medical, and political points of view, discussing the abortion debate along with various abortion methods. The next essay serves as a bridge to the remaining essays. The remaining essays examine a study of The Cider House Rules; the biological and theological concerns; a case study of abortion; and a feminist Kantian perspective"--Provided by publisher.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: Abortion : a sociological perspective / Polly F. Radosh; title: Health aspects of abortion / Kathy Fischer and Sarah R. Goff; title: The many faces of u.s. abortion policy : how government structure results in multiple policies / Aimee D. Shouse; title: Hidden in plain view : an overview of abortion in rural illinois and around the globe / Heather McIlvaine-Newsad; title: Abortion, polyphonic narratives and kantianism : quality of life matters / Susan A. Martinelli-Fernandez; title: Staying within an "understanding distance" : one feminist's scientific and theological reflections on pregnancy and abortion / Althea K. Alton; title: Orphans, abortions, and the public fetus in the Cider House Rules / Lori Baker-Sperry; title: Abortion and mental health / Gayla Elliott; title: Pedagogical considerations for an interdisciplinary course on abortion / Lori Baker-Sperry; title: Concluding remarks : the uncertainty of autonomy and the assuredness of vagueness / Heather McIlvaine-Newsad.