Abortion, Politics, and the Courts: Roe v. Wade and its Aftermath (Contributions in American Studies) [Hardcover]

Eva R. Rubin (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 21, 1987 | ISBN-10: 0313256144 | ISBN-13: 978-0313256141 | Edition: Rev Sub

In 1973 the Roe vs. Wade Supreme Court decision seemed to settle the abortion issue for all time. However, that victory did not win the war, and the impact of that milestone decision still echoes in on-going controversy, litigation, and political maneuvering. In this revised edition, Eva Rubin's discussion of Roe Vs. Wade's far-reaching abortion decision has been updated to bring the litigation and political-judicial controversy up through 1986. This revised account notes the changing character of the controversy and tries to assess the role of the courts in initiating social change and in controlling the impact of divisive political and social issues.

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About the Author

EVA R. RUBIN is Associate Professor in the Department of Political Science and Public Administration at North Carolina State University.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 264 pages
• Publisher: Greenwood Press; Rev Sub edition (May 21, 1987)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0313256144
• ISBN-13: 978-0313256141
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.7 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,762,140 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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