Birth Control Laws Shall We Keep Them, Change Them, or Abolish Them? - Mary Ware Dennett First Edition 1926
Language: English
Published by Frederick H. Hitchcock, New York, 1926
- First Edition
- Hardcover
- Used
Seller: Rokke Rare Books, Minneapolis, MN, U.S.A.Rokke Rare Books
AbeBooks seller since November 26, 2024
Condition: Used - Very good
US$ 150.00
Quantity: 1 available
Add to basketItem description from seller
Birth Control Laws Shall We Keep Them, Change Them, or Abolish Them? - Mary Ware Dennett First Edition, Frederick H. Hitchcock, New York 1926 Blue cloth stamped in gilt, pp. [2], x, 309, [1]; VG+ book, foxing to edges, in a VG+ jacket with light soil and foxing, a few minor chips and tears to edges Margaret Sanger wasn't the only leader of the birth control movement. Dennett was an incredibly important figure in the movement and is now largely forgotten. In 1915 Dennett and a group of others formed the National Birth Control League. Dennett believed that deleting the prohibition on birth control in the Comstock Act would be the best and easiest way to improve the accessibility of birth control by allowing access through the mail, while Sanger thought that was unrealistic and instead sought to provide access via a doctor's prescription (a strategy that ultimately would meet more immediate success. In 1936 it became possible for doctors to prescribe contraception). Dennett lobbied congress aggressively between 1919 and 1924 to pass legislation to amend the Comstock Act. Her bill was introduced several times but failed to pass. The present book was intended to be a neutral, unoffending exposition of birth control laws and campaigns in a variety of countries and states in an effort to persuade the public to support her political aims. In 1929, the 57 year old Dennett was charged and found guilty of distributing obscene material (her sex education pamphlet, The Sex Side of Life) through the US Postal Service under the Comstock Laws. She was cleared of all charges on appeal and the case would help contribute to the dissolution of the Comstock Act. Access to birth control for married couples wasn't made fully legal in the US until 1965, and only became fully legal for unmarried individuals in 1972. For more on Dennett, read The Icon and the Idealist by Stephanie Gorton. [Moore & Moore 639].…
Seller Inventory # ABE-1765473602957
Bibliographic details
- Title
- Birth Control Laws Shall We Keep Them, Change Them, or Abolish Them? - Mary Ware Dennett First Edition 1926
- Author
- Mary Ware Dennett
- Publisher
- Frederick H. Hitchcock, New York
- Publication year
- 1926
- Condition
- Very good
- Dust jacket
- Very Good
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Printing
- 1st Printing
- Item weight
- 3 pounds
- Dimensions
- 11 inches width by 9 inches height by 5 inches depth
Rokke Rare Books
Minneapolis, MN, U.S.A.
Shipping rates within U.S.A.
| Item | 5 to 14 business days | 3 to 6 business days |
|---|---|---|
| First item | US$ 7.00 | US$ 14.00 |
Payment methods
Store description
Specializing in 19th and 20th century literature, social movements, illustration and anything else old and interesting.
Association member
Seller's business information
Rokke Rare Books
MN, U.S.A.
Terms of sale
All books are guaranteed as described including the authenticity of material and inscriptions. All items are subject to prior sale. We reserve the right to cancel or refuse an order or sale for any reason and acceptance of an offer to purchase shall only be made when the good has been actually shipped by us. Shipping times are only estimated and are not guaranteed. We reserve the right to ship once weekly.
All purchases from and transactions with us are governed exclusively by the internal substantive laws of the State of Minnesota, U.S.A. Buyer agrees to the exclusive jurisdiction and venue of the state courts sitting in Hennepin County, Minnesota for any and all disputes with and claims against us. Buyer agrees that, on behalf of itself and all third parties, our total aggregate liability arising out of any purchase, sale, or transaction shall not exceed the purchase price of the good; such limitation shall apply even if the agreement fails of its essential purpose.
Please note that we do not perform any appraisals. Any evaluation or offer made by us is not, and shall not be construed as, an appraisal.
Return Policy
All items are guaranteed as described and can be returned for any reason when initiated within 30 days of the estimated delivery date, through prior arrangement, in original condition, packed and shipped appropriately, and with insurance at full sale price. Unless books are not as described or were damaged in transit, all return postage / shipping to be paid by buyer. A full refund will be issued upon receipt of the item in satisfactory condition.
Shipping terms
Shipping
Items will be shipped fully insured. Items over $100 may require signature confirmation upon delivery. International shipping rates are estimated and may require an adjustment. Adjusted rates will be quoted via email before purchase confirmation.
Return Policy
All items are guaranteed as described and can be returned for any reason when initiated within 30 days of the estimated delivery date, through prior arrangement, in original condition, packed and shipped appropriately, and with insurance at full sale price. Unless books are not as described or were damaged in transit, all return postage / shipping to be paid by buyer. A full refund will be issued upon receipt of the item in satisfactory condition.