Understanding abortion from mixed feelings to rational thought / Stephen D. Schwarz ; with Kiki Latimer.

Author/creator Schwarz, Stephen D.
Other author Latimer, Kiki.
Format Electronic
Publication InfoLanham : Lexington Books,
Descriptionxi, 215 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
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Subjects

Contents Introduction -- The feminist quality of life argument -- The general quality of life argument -- The not-a-person argument -- The no-duty-to-sustain argument -- The reality of the child in the womb -- Abortion means killing this child -- Abortion causes pain to the child -- The dignity of the human person -- Some pro-choice replies to pro-life claims -- When does a person begin to exist? -- Other approaches -- What should we do if we are in doubt? -- The legal status : pro-choice and pro-life -- The role of government -- Other significant legal aspects -- The hard cases : rape, life of the woman, severe deformities -- Safety issues -- Going beyond abortion : the unity way -- Ultimate issues.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
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Technical detailsMode of access: World Wide Web
Genre/formElectronic books.
LCCN 2011042006
ISBN9780739167700 (cloth : alk. paper)
ISBN0739167707 (cloth : alk. paper)
ISBN9780739167717 (pbk. : alk. paper)
ISBN0739167715 (pbk. : alk. paper)
ISBN9780739167724 (electronic)
ISBN0739167723 (electronic)

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