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160 pp.
| Twenty-First Century |
March, 2016 |
LibraryISBN 978-1-4677-4187-3$38.65
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EbookISBN 978-1-4677-8804-5
(4)
YA
This history of reproductive rights in America begins with a survey of early birth control practices and abortion worldwide, starting in ancient times; from there, Wittenstein describes the political, religious, scientific, and social changes, from colonial America to the present. The dull textbooklike presentation may discourage some teens, although the information is readable, current, and interesting. Reading list, timeline, websites. Bib., glos., ind.