Abortion and sterilization : medical and social aspects /
Investigates the medical and social aspects of abortion and sterilization. Its aim is to legitimate abortion and sterilization for the sake of those who need and seek the service. The best techniques are presented in the proper medical perspective. The social and political history, epidemiology, and...
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
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London : New York :
Academic Press ; Grune & Stratton,
©1981.
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| Online Access: | Connect to the full text of this electronic book |
| Summary: | Investigates the medical and social aspects of abortion and sterilization. Its aim is to legitimate abortion and sterilization for the sake of those who need and seek the service. The best techniques are presented in the proper medical perspective. The social and political history, epidemiology, and public health aspects of abortion and sterilization are also discussed. Comprised of 23 chapters, this book begins with a review of abortion legislation and practices in historical perspective amidst changing sociocultural contexts in diverse geographic areas. Liberalization trends are surveyed chronologically in terms of selected highlights demonstrating legislative progress and frustrations along with advances in abortion technology. A classified listing of abortion statutes and/or court decisions in 140 countries is given. Subsequent chapters deal with the epidemiology of induced abortion; abortions for teenagers; the link between abortion and mental health; and hysterotomy and hysterectomy as abortion techniques. Vasectomy as a family planning option is also examined. |
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| Physical Description: | 1 online resource (x, 594 pages) : illustrations |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| ISBN: | 9780127920306 0127920307 9781483221014 1483221016 |