Reproduction and the Constitution in the United States (Seminar Studies)

Book overview Description Editorial Reviews Reproduction and the Constitution in the United States dissects the forces that shape US conflicts over birth control and abortion.In 1973, the United States Supreme Court issued a decision in Roe v.

Wade, a landmark decision that quickly became the most widely recognized case in the country.

Examining the roots of ongoing struggles over reproduction in the United States, Mary Ziegler helps readers not only understand the importance of the Supreme Court’ s iconic decision in Roe but also places it in context, illuminating constitutional, political, and economic trends that have remade conflicts over abortion and the law.