Abortion remains one of the most complex and controversial issues in contemporary law and bioethics. This volume draws together key essays from leading scholars on the ethical and regulatory aspects of abortion. The essays explore the complex issues of personhood, prenatal life and reproductive rights, international perspectives on the regulation of abortion, health professionals and the provision of abortion services, and prenatal diagnosis and abortion. This volume will be an invaluable tool for all those interested in this challenging area.
| ISBN: | 9780754622383 |
| Publication date: | 20th May 2004 |
| Author: | Belinda Bennett |
| Publisher: | Routledge an imprint of Taylor & Francis Ltd |
| Format: | Hardback |
| Pagination: | 584 pages |
| Series: | The International Library of Medicine, Ethics and Law |
| Genres: |
Jurisprudence and general issues Sociology Medical sociology Medical and healthcare law Family law Health, illness and addiction: social aspects Gender studies, gender groups |