When Abortion Was a Crime: Women, Medicine, and Law in the United States, 1867-1973, with a New Preface

When Abortion Was a Crime is an essential read for anyone seeking a comprehensive understanding of the history of abortion in the United States.

This groundbreaking book provides a detailed account of the entire period during which abortion was illegal, from the mid-nineteenth century to 1973, and offers a nuanced analysis of how the criminalization of abortion affected millions of women.

With a new preface that addresses the ongoing threats to abortion access and the precariousness of our current moment, this book is more relevant than ever.

Leslie J.

Reagan's meticulously researched history challenges common misconceptions about abortion and provides vital lessons for anyone concerned with health care, civil liberties, and personal and sexual freedom.

Don't miss out on this definitive history of abortion in the United States - read When Abortion Was a Crime today!