When Abortion Was a Crime: Women, Medicine, and Law in the United States, 1867-1973
Leslie J. Reagan traces the history of abortion in the United States from 1867 to 1973. Focusing on women, medicine, and law, this work examines the development and consequences of abortion’s criminalization, providing historical context for the enduring debate over reproductive rights and legal authority.
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When Abortion Was a Crime examines the history of abortion in the United States between 1867 and 1973.
Leslie J. Reagan explores the connections among women’s experiences, medical practice, and the law.
The book considers how abortion’s legal status developed and how criminalization affected American society.
It offers historical context for understanding the relationships between reproductive choices, medicine, and legal authority.
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