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Abortion in America: The Origins and Evolution of National Policy, 1800-1900
by James C. Mohr. 331 pgs.
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one: Abortion in America, 1800-1825 |
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two: The First Wave of Abortion Legislation, 1821-1841 |
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three: The Great Upsurge of Abortion, 1840-1880 |
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four: The Social Character of Abortion in America, 1840-1880 |
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five: The Transitional Legislation of 1840-1860 |
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six: The Physicians' Crusade Against Abortion, 1857-1880 |
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seven: Public Opinion and the Abortion Issue, 1860-1880 |
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eight: Anti-Abortion Legislation, 1860-1880 |
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nine: Anti-Abortion as American Policy, 1880-1900 |
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afterword The Roe Decision |
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Notes |
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Appendices |
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I. Case Studies from Medical Publications Involving Abortions in the United States, 1839-79 |
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II. Case Studies from Medical Publications Involving Abortions in the United States, 1880-1900 |
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III. Anti-Abortion Activity on the Part of State and Local Medical Societies |
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Index |
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