Research Handbook on International Abortion Law (Research Handbooks in Law and Society series)

"The Research Handbook on International Abortion Law provides an in-depth, multidisciplinary study of abortion law around the world, presenting a snapshot of global policies during a time of radical change. With leading scholars from every continent, Mary Ziegler illuminates key forces that shaped the past and will influence an unpredictable future. In addition to basic, fundamental concepts, this Research Handbook offers valuable insight into new developments in law and medical practice, from medication abortion to the rise of illiberal democracy, and explores the evolution of social movements for and against illegal abortion in a wide variety of national contexts. This is a crucial reference for students, scholars, professors, and policymakers interested in the complexities of abortion law and politics, and the influences that are crossing borders and shaping the present moment"--

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1839108142
• ISBN13: 9781839108143
• Release Date: March 2023
• Publisher: Edward Elgar Publishing
• Length: 464 Pages
• Weight: 1.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.8" x 1.3" x 6.8"