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Illegal operations: Women, doctors, and abortion, 1886-1939.

Authors :
McLaren, Angus
Source :
Journal of Social History; Summer93, Vol. 26 Issue 4, p797, 20p
Publication Year :
1993

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.

Subjects

Subjects :
ABORTION
HISTORY

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