Abortion

by Haugen, David M.

• ISBN13: 9780737747478
• ISBN10: 0737747471
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2010-03-12
• Publisher: Greenhaven Pr

Summary

Explores both sides of the debate on moral questions and social issues surrounding abortion. Is it immoral? Does it violate human rights? Discusses restrictions on abortion rights like laws requiring parental consent and banning late-term abortions. Also looks at the impact of abortion on society, and addresses the potential risks to women's physical and emotional health.

Table of Contents

Why Consider Opposing Viewpoints?	p. 11
Introduction	p. 14
Is Abortion Immoral?
Chapter Preface	p. 20
Abortion Is Immoral	p. 22
Abortion Is Not Immoral Revolution	p. 27
Abortion Violates Human Rights	p. 34
Abortion Does Not Violate Human Rights	p. 39
Abortion Is a Form of Genocide	p. 44
Abortion Is Not a Form of Genocide	p. 50
Periodical Bibliography	p. 55
Should Abortion Rights Be Restricted?
Chapter Preface	p. 57
Late-Term Abortions Should Be Banned	p. 59
Late-Term Abortions Should Not Be Banned Abortion Rights Coalition of Canada	p. 70
Parental Consent Laws Are Necessary	p. 76
Parental Consent Laws Are Unnecessary	p. 82
Periodical Bibliography	p. 87
How Does Abortion Impact Society?
Chapter Preface	p. 89
Abortion Harms American Society	p. 91
Abortion Benefits Civilized Society	p. 103
Abortion Has Led to a Decrease in Crime	p. 118
Abortion Has Not Led to a Decrease in Crime	p. 122
Periodical Bibliography	p. 129
Is Abortion Safe?
Chapter Preface	p. 131
Abortion Increases the Risk for Breast Cancer	p. 133
Abortion Does Not Increase the Risk for Breast Cancer Women's Health Weekly	p. 144
RU-486 Is Safe the Nation	p. 149
RU-486 Is Not Safe	p. 154
Post-Abortion Emotional Problems Harm Women	p. 159
Post-Abortion Emotional Problems Are Rare	p. 171
Periodical Bibliography	p. 179
For Further Discussion	p. 180
Organizations to Contact	p. 183
Bibliography of Books	p. 190
Index	p. 193
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