Reproductive States: Global Perspectives on the Invention and Implementation of Population Policy

Reproductive States: The Global Politics of Population Control is a groundbreaking collection of case studies that explores how some of the most populous countries in the world invented and implemented state population policies in the 20th century.

This comprehensive volume provides a global perspective on reproductive politics, highlighting the similarities and differences between various countries' strategies to control their populations and combat social problems such as poverty and hunger.

The authors, scholars specializing in reproductive politics, reveal how states have used women's bodies as a political resource, while also examining the role of international organizations like the United Nations and the United States in shaping population policies.

With its in-depth analysis of key countries on five continents, this book is an essential read for anyone interested in understanding the complex interplay between reproductive rights and global politics.