Who chooses? American reproductive history since 1830 / Simone M. Caron.

Author/creator Caron, Simone M.
Format Book
Publication InfoGainesville : University Press of Florida, ©2008.
Descriptionxvi, 361 pages ; 25 cm
Subjects
Contraception--United States. --History. --19th century.
Contraception--Government policy. --United States. --History. --19th century.
Birth control--United States. --History. --19th century.
Birth control--Government policy. --United States. --History. --19th century.
Abortion--United States. --History. --19th century.
Abortion--Government policy. --United States. --History. --19th century.
Human reproduction--Government policy. --United States. --History. --19th century.

Contents A brief overview of American reproductive history -- Abortion and contraception in the nineteenth century -- Race suicide, eugenics, and contraception, 1900-1930 -- Population control and the Great Depression, 1930-1939 -- World War II, the baby boom, and the population explosion, 1939-1963 -- Who pays? contraceptive services and the welfare state, 1963-1975 -- Who pays for what? abortion and sterilization, 1960-1975 -- Backlash, 1973-2000 -- Conclusion.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. [323]-355) and index.
LCCN 2007038091
ISBN9780813031996 (alk. paper)
ISBN0813031990 (alk. paper)

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Joyner General Stacks HQ 766.5.U5 C37 2008 ✔ Available Place Hold