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Illegal operations: Women, doctors, and abortion, 1886-1939.
- Source :
- Journal of Social History; Summer93, Vol. 26 Issue 4, p797, 20p
- Publication Year :
- 1993
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Abstract
- Examines data from inquests of 100 British Columbian women who attempted to induce a miscarriage between 1886 and 1939, to understand the role of women and physicians in the practice of abortion. Criminalization of abortion; Role of the judiciary; Peer pressure as motivation; Use of contraceptives; Abortion centers; Abortion law.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 00224529
- Volume :
- 26
- Issue :
- 4
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- Journal of Social History
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 9308186402
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1353/jsh/26.4.797