Woman's Body, Woman's Right

Birth Control in America

Author: Linda Gordon
ISBN: 9780140131277

By 1850, most contraceptive methods and abortion were illegal in America. But in the late 19th century, American women began demanding the right to prevent or terminate pregnancy. Gordon traces the story of this controversy, and includes new material on recent movements to outlaw abortion.

Publisher: Penguin Group USA
Publish Date: 1990

Subjects: Social Science / Women's Studies

This book is available in the following Community Centers: Women's Center (Location: Reproductive Issues)