Doctors and Demonstrators - How Political Institutions Shape Abortion Law in United States,

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Since Roe versus Wade, abortion has been a continually divisive political issue in the United States. This title looks beyond simplistic cultural or religious explanations to find out why abortion politics and policies differ so dramatically in these otherwise similar countries. It argues that political institutions are the key.

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• Authors: Drew Halfmann, Halfmann Drew
• Publisher: University Of Chicago Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 14.11.2011
• EAN: 9780226313436
• ISBN: 978-0-226-31343-6
• No. of pages: 336
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Philosophy > General, dictionaries; Social sciences, law, business > Law > General, dictionaries; POLITICAL SCIENCE / Human Rights, North America, Human rights & civil liberties law, LAW / Medical Law & Legislation, LAW / Civil Rights, LAW / Comparative, United Kingdom, Great Britain, comparative law, North America (USA and Canada), Medical & healthcare law, Law: Human rights and civil liberties, Medical and healthcare law