Perspectives on the Politics of Abortion - Hardcover

Jelen, Ted G.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0275952258 ISBN 13: 9780275952259

Publisher: Praeger, 1995

Synopsis

Perspectives on the Politics of Abortion examines the abortion issue from ethical, empirical, and legal angles and offers some rather unconventional analyses and surprising conclusions with regard to this familiar issue. One chapter argues that the emphasis on rights has made illegal and occasionally violent activity on the part of pro-life activists increasingly likely. Another chapter suggests that abortion is an instance of the more general right to self-defense. A chapter considers the problem of abortion from the standpoint of participants in the political process. And chapters examine the political tactics of the Roman Catholic Church and abortion rights in terms of constitutional due process. This important volume adds new voices and perspectives to the abortion debate.

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About the Author

TED G. JELEN is Professor of Political Science at the University of Nevada at Las Vegas. His main research interests are in the political mobilization of religious belief, the politics of abortion, and public attitudes toward feminist issues. His work has appeared in a number of scholarly journals and books.

Edition details

• Publisher: Praeger
• Publication date: 1995
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0275952258
• ISBN 13: 9780275952259
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 216