- Paperback: 350 pages
- Publisher: University of California Press; Reprint edition (Aug 4 1985)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0520055977
- ISBN-13: 978-0520055971
- Product Dimensions: 2.1 x 1.4 x 0.2 cm
- Shipping Weight: 363 g
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- #60 in Books > Nonfiction > Women's Studies > Abortion & Birth Control
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"One of the most important sociology books of the decade. In addressing crucial public policy issues in an engrossing and accessible manner, she has attracted an attentive audience that extends far beyond academic sociology."--Marion S. Goldman, "American Journal of Sociology"
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In this important study of the abortion controversy in the United States, Kristin Luker examines the issues, people, and beliefs on both sides of the abortion conflict. She draws data from twenty years of public documents and newspaper accounts, as well as over two hundred interviews with both pro-life and pro-choice activists. She argues that moral positions on abortion are intimately tied to views on sexual behavior, the care of children, family life, technology, and the importance of the individual.
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IN TWO short decades, the issue of abortion has moved from the fringes of public concern to center stage. Read the first page
Front Cover | Copyright | Table of Contents | Excerpt | Index
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4.5 out of 5 stars (4 customer reviews)
16 of 17 people found the following review helpful
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A Guide to Understanding the Abortion Debate, Jan 29 2001
By Courtney L. Lewis "Sassy Librarian" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Abortion and the Politics of Motherhood (Paperback)
Luker should be commended for her tremendous contribution with this book. _Abortion and the Politics of Motherhood_ tackles a phenomenal project, namely, charting the history of attitudes towards abortion. She does through a thorough analysis of historical sources (concentrating mainly on attitudes and later legislation in the US but starting with ancient Western philosophies) and continues through the present day where she begins to interweave personal stories of women (both pro-life and pro-choice) with her narrative. I was continually impressed with both Luker's fine writing as well as her skill in being able to analyze philosophy, history, the law, and oral history and meld it all into a gripping narrative.
14 of 17 people found the following review helpful
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An honest attempt at a less biased presentation of the issue, Feb 4 1999
By A Customer - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Abortion and the Politics of Motherhood (Paperback)
The authors provide an intelligent perspective of the abortion issue. They were quick to identify few readers pick up a book on this subject without attempting to determine the slant. It was refreshing that the authors went to some effort to present the issues from the perspectives of those involved rather than a rant on justifying the author's position over the reader's. This is neither an editorial or a novel but a good reference for those on either side of the abortion issue to learn another perspective and not get assaulted in the process.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
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A great balanced look at abortion, July 8 2007
By Heather - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Abortion and the Politics of Motherhood (Paperback)
This is a great book about abortion. The author tried to be as even-handed as possible by using extensive interviews from both pro-life and pro-choice people. Ms. Luker also draws on many public documents as well so this book is thoroughly researched. This is a great, informative book for anyone (pro-life, pro-choice, don't know) because it does show all sides to the debate. In this day and age where the abortion issue is front and center, this is a book everyone should read at least once.
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