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Understanding abortion : from mixed feelings to rational thought / Stephen D. Schwarz ; with Kiki Latimer.

By: Contributor(s): Publication details: Lanham : Lexington Books, c2012.Description: xi, 215 p. : ill. ; 23 cmISBN:
  • 9780739167700 (cloth : alk. paper)
  • 0739167707 (cloth : alk. paper)
  • 9780739167717 (pbk. : alk. paper)
  • 0739167715 (pbk. : alk. paper)
  • 9780739167724 (electronic)
  • 0739167723 (electronic)
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 179.7/6 23
LOC classification:
  • HQ767.15 .S383 2012
Contents:
Introduction -- The feminist quality of life argument -- The general quality of life argument -- The not-a-person argument -- The no-duty-to-sustain argument -- The reality of the child in the womb -- Abortion means killing this child -- Abortion causes pain to the child -- The dignity of the human person -- Some pro-choice replies to pro-life claims -- When does a person begin to exist? -- Other approaches -- What should we do if we are in doubt? -- The legal status : pro-choice and pro-life -- The role of government -- Other significant legal aspects -- The hard cases : rape, life of the woman, severe deformities -- Safety issues -- Going beyond abortion : the unity way -- Ultimate issues.
Holdings
Item type Current library Shelving location Call number Copy number Status Date due Barcode
Book Book NMC Library Stacks HQ767.15 .S383 2012 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) 1 Available 33039001264323

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Introduction -- The feminist quality of life argument -- The general quality of life argument -- The not-a-person argument -- The no-duty-to-sustain argument -- The reality of the child in the womb -- Abortion means killing this child -- Abortion causes pain to the child -- The dignity of the human person -- Some pro-choice replies to pro-life claims -- When does a person begin to exist? -- Other approaches -- What should we do if we are in doubt? -- The legal status : pro-choice and pro-life -- The role of government -- Other significant legal aspects -- The hard cases : rape, life of the woman, severe deformities -- Safety issues -- Going beyond abortion : the unity way -- Ultimate issues.

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