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 c

Abortion has remained one of the most volatile and polarizing issues in the United States for over four decades. Americans are more divided today than ever over

The 2014 Supreme Court ruling on McCullen v. Coakley striking down a Massachusetts law regulating anti-abortion activism marked the reengagement of the Supreme

Traces the way popular attitudes came to demonize young mothers and examines the profound social and economic changes that have influenced debate on the issue,

‘A provocative and important book that every pro-choice advocate should read.’ Sinéad Kennedy, Coalition to Repeal the 8th Amendment When it comes to abort