Roe : The History of a National Obsession

(Author) Mary Ziegler
Format: Paperback
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The leading U.S. expert on abortion law charts the many meanings associated with Roe v. Wade during its fifty-year history "Ziegler sets a brisk pace but delivers substantial depth. . . . A must-read for those seeking to understand what comes next."--Publishers Weekly What explains the insistent pull of Roe v. Wade? Abortion law expert Mary Ziegler argues that the U.S. Supreme Court decision, which decriminalized abortion in 1973 and was overturned in 2022, had a hold on us that was not simply the result of polarized abortion politics. Rather, Roe took on meanings far beyond its original purpose of protecting the privacy of the doctor-patient relationship. It forced us to confront questions about sexual violence, judicial activism and restraint, racial justice, religious liberty, the role of science in politics, and much more. In this history of what the Supreme Court's best-known decision has meant, Ziegler identifies the inconsistencies and unsettled issues in our abortion politics. She urges us to rediscover the nuance that has long resided where we would least expect to find it--in the meaning of Roe itself.

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Publisher:
Yale University Press
Format:
Paperback
Number of pages:
None
Language:
en
ISBN:
9780300276862
Publish year:
2024
Publish date:
July 23, 2024

Mary Ziegler

Mary Ziegler is a renowned American author known for her novel "A Place for Us," which explores themes of family, love, and acceptance. Her poignant writing style and vivid character development have captivated readers worldwide. Ziegler's contribution to literature lies in her ability to evoke deep emotions and provoke thought.

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