The Anti-Abortion Campaign in England, 1966-1989
Author | : Olivia Dee |
Publisher | : Routledge |
Total Pages | : 246 |
Release | : 2019-07-26 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781000316360 |
ISBN-13 | : 100031636X |
Rating | : 4/5 (60 Downloads) |
Download or read book The Anti-Abortion Campaign in England, 1966-1989 written by Olivia Dee and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2019-07-26 with total page 246 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book comprises a history of the anti-abortion campaign in England, focusing on the period 1966-1989, which saw the highest concentration of anti-abortion activity during the twentieth century. It examines the tactics deployed by campaigners in their efforts to overturn the 1967 Abortion Act. Key themes include the influence of religion on attitudes towards sexuality and pregnancy; representations of women and the female body; and the varied, and often deeply contested, attitudes towards the status of the fetus articulated by both anti-abortion and pro-choice advocates during the years 1966-1989.