Title: Abortion and contraception

POPLINE Document Number: 018183

Author(s):

Morgentaler H

Source citation:

New York, N.Y., Beaufort Books, 1982. xvi, 201 p.

Abstract:

This book, written by a physician who has been in the forefront of the struggle for safe, legal abortion in Canada, is aimed at raising the general public's knowledge of the facts and issues endemic to abortion and contraception. It begins with a clear, simplified overview of the biology of reproduction, embryonic development, and diagnosis of pregnancy which is intended to raise public debate on abortion to a more rational level. Subsequent chapters focus on the medical and psychological reasons for seeking abortion; the implications of restrictive versus liberalized abortion laws; a comparison of the different methods of abortion; the physical and emotional sequelae of the abortion procedure; and the legal, religious, and ethical aspects of abortion. The book concludes with a discussion of the various methods of contraception which is aimed at reducing the need for abortion. An appendix gives the text of the Canadian abortion law, and a glossary of terms is included.

Keywords:

Canada
Abortion
Abortion Law
Reproduction
Contraception
Biology
Motivation
Decision Making
Psychological Factors
North America
Legislation
Family Planning
Anesthesia
Religious Aspects
France
United States
Developed Countries
North America, Northern
Americas
Fertility Control, Postconception
Behavior
Treatment
Religion
Europe, Western
Europe