The moral property of women : a history of birth control politics in America / Linda Gordon.

Author/creator Gordon, Linda
Other author Gordon, Linda
Format Book
Edition[Rev. and updated ed.].
Publication InfoUrbana : University of Illinois Press, ©2002.
Descriptionxiii, 446 pages ; 25 cm
Subjects

Portion of title History of birth control politics in America
Contents Introduction : birth control, the moral property of women -- From folk medicine to prohibition to resistance. The prehistory of birth control. The criminals. Prudent sex -- Birth control and women's rights. Voluntary motherhood. Social purity and eugenics. Race suicide. Continence or indulgence. Birth control and social revolution -- From women's rights to family planning. Professionalization. Depression. Planned parenthood. Birth control becomes public policy -- Birth control in the era of second-wave feminism. Abortion, the mother controversy. Is nothing simple about reproduction control? -- Conclusion : birth control and feminism.
General noteSubstantially rev. and updated ed. of: Woman's body, woman's right. 2nd ed. 1990.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. [367]-430) and index.
LCCN 2002001551
ISBN0252027647 (cloth : alk. paper)

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Joyner General Stacks HQ766.5.U5 G66 2002 ✔ Available Place Hold